The Role

Part time Admin Assistant

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust and the Governors of Glazebury CE Primary are seeking to employ a friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated person to join our office team working in a busy environment, delivery in an outstanding support service to our pupils, staff, parents, governors, and visitors.

The successful applicant will need to operate in a highly organised manner to cope with the demands of this busy office environment where attention to detail and confidentiality are paramount. You will need to work well as part of a team and be willing and able to work independently and flexibly, if required. You will need to be dedicated in supporting, upholding, and further developing the vision and Christian ethos of our school.

Glazebury CE Primary School offers extremely supportive and hardworking staff, governors. Well behaved, friendly, and motivated wonderful children who have a zest for learning.

We are seeking an individual who will:

• Make a positive contribution to the life of the school. Convey a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Be the first point of contact for visitors via reception and the telephone – able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. Always be friendly and professional.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, time-management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Have excellent IT skills using a wide range of Microsoft software programs.
• Have a flexible approach to work, willingness to go above and beyond for our children whilst working in a fast-paced office environment.
• Be able to maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Busy workload, ability to multi-task and prioritise own workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Support with recording pupil attendance records, monitoring pupil attendance and promoting good attendance at school.
• Promote and follow required school policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of school safeguarding and H&S procedures.

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

How To Apply

Please visit the schools website to view the job description, person specification and for details of how to apply.

To be considered for this role, you must complete an LDST Application Form. We are unable to accept CV applications.

The application process for this position is two part – application and formal interview/task. LDST reserve the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential person specification criteria.

If you would like further information or to arrange a visit to our lovely school, please contact Mrs Kathryn Holcroft School Business Manager or Tel: 01925 949404. Job pack is available from our school website www.glazebury.eschools.co.uk

Key Dates

Closing Date for the advert: Monday 20th January 2025

Shortlisting: Monday 20th January 2025

Interview Date: Friday 24th January 2025

Start Date: Monday 24 February 2025

Key Information

Salary: Grade 4 Scale point 6 - 7. Full Time Equivalent Salary £25,183 - £25,584. Part Time /Term Time Actual Salary £9,421.46 - £9,571.49

Contract Type: Part Time (16 Hours). Monday 8:30am to 16:15pm / Tuesday 8:30am to 13:00pm / Wednesday 8:30am to 13:00pm. Term Time only 38 weeks.

Contract Term: Permanent