Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Longshaw Nursery School
Crosby Road, Blackburn,
BB2 3NF
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Grade/Salary: Grade C 3-5 £18,887 - £19,650 pro rata (term time only)
Contract Type: Temporary, Fixed Term To cover a Maternity Leave
Contract Terms: Full Time - Term Time
Closing Date: Friday 23rd June 2023 12.00pm
Required From: 1st September 2023 (to cover a maternity leave) or as soon as possible
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
Longshaw Nursery is a friendly, welcoming school in the heart of the Longshaw Community. The Nursery was federated with Longshaw Community Infant School in May 2021. The successful candidate will join our Longshaw team at an extremely exciting period in time with the completion of the Nursery build in the grounds of the Infant School during summer term 2023.
The Governors are looking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, highly motivated Administrative Assistant to work in our Nursery office to cover a Maternity leave. There will also be opportunities to work with the office team from the Infant School.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Longshaw Nursery on 01254 698832, to arrange a visit.
Application packs are available to download from this page. Completed applications should be returned to: office@longshawinfant.blackburn.sch.uk for the attention of Joanne Leak (Headteacher).
Closing date: Friday 23rd June 2023
Shortlisting & Interviews: Week beginning 26th June 2023
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be appointed subject to an Enhanced DBS check, appropriate qualifications and professional references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Job details Job reference REQ01887 Date posted 01/06/2023 Application closing date 23/06/2023 Location Blackburn with Darwen Salary Grade C 3-5 £18,887 - £19,650 pro rata (term time only) Package Temporary, Fixed Term To cover a Maternity Leave Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time - Term time Job category/type Schools
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Administrative Assistant roles across Blackburn with Darwen Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,887 - £19,650 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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