Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location Manor Field Primary School
Address Manor Field Primary School, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ
Website www.manorfieldschool.org
Email office@manorfield.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone No 01444 233368
Required From July or September2023
Contract Permanent, Term-time
37 hours per week
Job advertisement
Administrative AssistantManor Field Primary School
Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0PZ
Pay Scale: WSCC NJC Grade 5
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, term time only plus inset days
Start date: July or September 2023
We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual with strong communication, organisational and administrative skills to the position of Administrative Assistant. We are a vibrant, forward-looking school with a great team of happy, supportive and friendly staff and wonderful pupils.
You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to build effective relationships with the different teams within the school. You will need to manage your workload effectively and work to deadlines and giving priority to the needs of the children and the school as a whole.
Manor Field is a large primary school on the outskirts of Burgess Hill with approximately 500 pupils on roll and less than a 5 minute walk from Wivelsfield Station. We enjoy all of the benefits of a large school including team working, a spacious building and excellent outdoor facilities.
Manor Field Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory reference checks and DBS clearance.
Please email your completed application to Mrs Kerry Kirkin - School Business Manager at sbm@manorfieldschool.org or by post to Manor Field Primary School, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ.
Closing date for application: Noon Thursday 25th May 2023
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Manor Field Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory reference checks and DBS clearance.
Posted Date: 11 May 2023
Closing Date: 25 May 2023
Interview Date: 07 June 2023
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.
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