Vacancies:
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Administrative Assistant – Finance & HR (Fixed term for 1 year)
Required for September 2024 (or earlier)
Hours: 35 Hours per week 39 weeks of the year
Salary Scale: Scale 4 (7-10)
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant - Finance and HR to join our Administrative team to provide a high-quality and professional service. You will assist with the financial activities of the school, focusing on the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable documents. This will require accuracy and the ability to liaise with staff, parents and suppliers as required. You will also assist with general HR administration, including the processing of staff absence and recruitment documentation. This will require a high level of confidentiality and the ability to work as part of a team.
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Experience of working in an administrative role within a school or large organisation and experience of working in a finance & HR role is essential.
You will need to possess high numeracy, good literacy, and communication skills, together with excellent organisational and IT skills.
Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths are essential.
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Harbinger Primary School is a 1.5 form entry school, with a Nursery, located on the Isle of Dogs close to Island Gardens DLR Station and Mudchute DLR Station. We are short walk from the River Thames and the River Bus stop Masthouse Terrace Pier.
In our recent Ofsted Inspection in November 2023, we were graded ‘GOOD’ in all areas and ‘OUTSTANDING’ in Early Years. We are looking to appoint a strong Deputy Headteacher who can work closely with SLT and the school community to build on the school’s strengths and drive school improvement priorities in order to achieve excellent standards of learning and well-being for our children.
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We hope this is an exceptional opportunity that appeals to the right person. We ask that you visit our school website, where we are sure you can get a good insight into our school and what matters to us here in preparation for completing your application form and engaging in an interview with us.
Prior to that part of the recruitment process we would also ask to see a copy of your passport for verification purposes
An application form, job description and person specification is available from the school or below:
www.harbinger.org.uk/vacancies
Harbinger School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will require a DBS clearance and suitable references before commencing employment.
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Closing Date and Shortlisting Date: Monday 8th July 2024
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Interviews: w/c Monday 15th July 2024
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Admin Assistant Finance & HR - Job Description
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Admin Assistant Finance & HR - Person Specification
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