Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
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Brierley CE (VC) Primary School
Beech Close, Brierley, Barnsley, S72 9EJ
Tel 01226 711332
We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant
To commence 22nd April 2025
Grade 2, Point 3-4 (£24,027 -£24,404 pro rata)
Contract Type: 35 hours per week – Term time only. 8am – 3.30pm
Brierley CE (VC) Primary School’s Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Administration Assistant to join our team.
We can offer you:
o A supportive warm and welcoming school with a strong Christian ethos, which puts the children at the heart of all we do
o A dedicated caring and supportive team of school staff, committed to achieving high standards in all areas of school life
o Fantastic pupils who work hard and are proud of their school, and behave well
o Learning opportunities which showcase our caring environment
o A commitment to developing pupils’ resilience and individuality, preparing them for the next stage in their education
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Business Manager, to undertake reception and general administration duties for the School.
The Administrative Assistant is the first port of call for visitors to the school, parents, pupils and staff.
The successful candidate will be aware of the aims of the school. They will be welcoming, personable and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner, contributing to the Church school ethos
The ideal candidate will be proactive with excellent interpersonal skills, well organised and enjoy being part of a busy team.
Previous experience in administrative work is essential. Working within a school office is desirable but not required.
Duties include (but not limited to):
o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a professional manner
o Answering telephone and face to face enquiries
o Signing in visitors
o Assisting with pupil first aid/welfare duties, liaising with parents/staff etc
o Maintaining manual and computerised records/management information systems
o Maintaining and producing reports/records/information/data as required e.g. pupil data
o Undertaking word-processing and other IT based tasks using Word, Excel, Databases, Spreadsheets, Internet etc
o Administration of school meals, clubs, visits, music lessons etc
o Sorting and distributing mail
o Maintaining stock levels
o Compliance with all school policies including child protection and safeguarding, data protection, confidentiality and equal opportunities
Please contact Joan Wood on 01226 711332 [email protected] if you would like any further information.
More information about the school can be found on the school website: www.brierleyschool.com
Supporting Documents:
Job Description & Person Specification.docx
Exposure Profile.docx
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12pm on Friday, 21st March 2025
Shortlisting and Interviews will be held W/C 24th March 2025
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Brierley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
o Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant
o Childcare disqualification
o DBS
o Medical
o Online and social media
o Prohibition from teaching
o Right to wok
o Satisfactory references
o Suitability to work with children.
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