Cover Administrator / Administrative Assistant

Cover Administrator / Administration Assistant

Required as soon as possible

Salary range: Scale 4 / 5

Hours: 36 hours per week, 48 weeks per year (7.30am morning start)

Walthamstow School for Girls is a vibrant and successful multicultural school. Our students are committed and positive learners who benefit from a purposeful and dynamic learning environment.

We are looking for an experienced, well organised and highly motivated Administrative Assistant. Working in a busy school office the post holder will be responsible for the management of the teaching cover requirements as well as supporting the Administration Manager with general administrative duties. 

The successful applicant will have excellent verbal and written communication and ICT skills, experience of using SIMS would be an advantage. They must have the ability to be self-motivated and flexible with a pleasant and positive attitude.  They will also be expected to act as a first aider within the school.

An application form and further details can be downloaded from the school website www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk. Completed application forms should be returned by email to Mandy Madhani, HR Manager, m.madhani@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk. Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date:         Wednesday 6th November 2019 (12 noon)

Interview date:          Week Commencing Monday 11th November 2019

Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to Equal Opportunities and to Safer Recruitment practices and procedures.

Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.

We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace.

The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives contained within the Waltham Forest Council Equality Plan 2012/2015:

- Promoting equality of opportunity

- Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage

- Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels.

- Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all.

Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.