Personnel and Administration Officer

Permanent 37 weeks per year/195 days, term time only plus professional days

Due to the retirement of our present Personnel and Administration Officer, we are looking to recruit an efficient, highly motivated, hardworking candidate to support the school in attaining its aims and objectives by providing an effective administration, personnel and clerical service.

The successful candidate:

• Will have knowledge and experience of the role of a Payroll Officer/HR Administrator;
• Will provide a high standard of secretarial, administrative support to the school ensuring an excellent level of customer service;
• Be well organised, motivated and methodical;
• Will have experience of working in an office environment;
• Will be numerate and computer literate, with knowledge of Excel;
• Will have a friendly manner and can work well as part of a team;
• Will contribute to and uphold the vision, ethos, work and aims of the school at all times;
• Will enjoy the challenge of working in a busy front office.

Contracted hours of work are:

• Week beginning 13th October and 20th October 8.30am to 3.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday only for a handover period).
• Week beginning 3rd November and subsequent term time weeks 8.30am to 3.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch (Monday to Friday).

 Training/Professional Days Days/times to be advised.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming atmosphere with happy children that reflect the cultural diversity of the city;
• A supportive team with opportunities for professional development and training where required;
• A friendly, fun and hardworking staff committed to improve outcomes for children;
• A commitment in all staff to 'Bring out the Best' in every one of our children;
• An attractive well-resourced environment.

If you are looking for a school that strives to bring out the best in children whilst endeavouring to improve outcomes for all of our children, do not hesitate to contact us for details and application form.

Please be aware that our school office will be closed from Friday, 18th July and re-opens on Monday, 1st September, however, requests for applications will be sent out on 7th August and 14th August during the summer holiday period. Visits to Highlees are warmly welcomed during term time only. Telephone the school office to arrange a tour of our school. For applicants who are called for interview, there will be an opportunity to look around the school during the day.

Highlees Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

Please see our website for further details about our Academy

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th September 2014 (12 noon)
Interview date: 11th September 2014

Principal: Mrs Emma Ward

Highlees Primary School
Ashton Road
Westwood
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE3 7ER

Telephone 01733 264294
Fax 01733 264283
Email vacancy@highlees.peterborough.sch.uk

No. on Roll 364

Proud to be an Academy in the Elliot Foundation Trust