About this role
Experience and Qualifications:
It is essential that the post holder:
Has a good standard of secondary education to GCSE level or equivalent
Has a good standard of literacy and numeracy
Meets the requirements of Enhanced DBS including barring checks
Has experience of working with IT data systems
Has experience of working accurately with financial software
It is desirable that the post holder:
Has a recognised First Aid qualification
Skills:
It is essential that the post holder has:
Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to listen
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent organisation skills
The ability to work under own initiative with sound personal, administration and time management skills
A high degree of attention to detail
Good level of IT skills including Outlook and MS Office
Able to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced school environment.
Experience:
It is essential that the post holder can:
Carry out a range of routine clerical or administrative duties
Work as part of a team
Follow well defined processes, practices, and procedures
Proficient in handling and processing cash and orders
Ability to populate and track a budget with an awareness of the financial implications for the school of expenditure
Handle information in accordance with the Data Protection principles
Working with IT systems including word processing, spreadsheets, and email
It is desirable that the post holder:
Is working in or has worked in education settings previously
Has experience in the use of school management systems
Has knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and procedures
Behaviours:
It is essential that the post holder is:
An excellent communicator
Professional and approachable
Able to problem-solve as part of a team or working alone
Confident at following through on tasks and resolving enquiries
Proactive
Positive
Able to demonstrate resilience
Able to work collaboratively with others and develop good working relationships
Able to develop effective relationships with parents/other agencies
Other:
It is essential that the post holder:
Demonstrates an understanding of The Forge Trust vision and values and how they will/do align themselves
Is committed to putting children’s welfare and education first
Has commitment to abide by and promote the Trust’s equal opportunities, health and safety and child protection policies
It is desirable that the post holder is:
Committed to own continuing professional development
Willing to contribute actively to Academy and Trust wide activities
Able to travel to other Trust sites