Office Administrator

With responsibility for premises across both school sites.
25 hours per week across 4 days, Tuesday to Friday, term time.
plus additional 4 weeks in holiday time, to be agreed.
Salary dependent upon experience.
Closing date: noon, Monday 9 December 2024.

“It is a very happy place to work.”
Ofsted – Mortimer St Mary’s 2021.

We are looking for a new person to join our office administration team to bring some additional capacity to a busy environment.

Do you like organising, a varied day, health and safety, problem solving and being busy?

Then we have the job for you!

The role is responsible to the Executive Headteacher for the general safety, maintenance and upkeep of the school premises and grounds, and for contributing towards providing a safe, secure, clean, and warm environment for all children, staff and visitors. You will be working alongside the School Business Manager and Executive Headteacher.

The role will involve areas such as: 

• Monitoring and maintaining records in areas such as legionella, asbestos and fire safety.
• Working alongside the Assistant Caretaker to ensure the sites are clean, tidy and safe.
• Taking responsibility for monitoring contractors on site during working hours ensuring safety procedures are adhered to and work completed satisfactorily.
• Writing of premises risk assessments including updating of all assessed risks as necessary.
• Manage and maintain The Federation’s premises action plan detailing all strategic projects, costs and timelines
• In conjunction with the SLT and SBM take responsibility for writing and review of relevant policies linked to premises and school site.

The successful applicant should have:

• Ability to use initiative and to work effectively as part of an office team 
• An understanding that the needs, safety, wellbeing of the children, staff and visitors are of prime concern
• Excellent organisational skills 
• Ability to prioritise, plan, schedule and evaluate work
• Effective use of IT packages, including word and excel
• A willingness to undertake, as necessary, training in all aspects of the job including health and safety
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing with all school stakeholders, and recognise the importance of and need for confidentiality.
• Administration skills 
• Some knowledge and experience of Health and Safety regulations would be desirable

We can offer:

• A warm and friendly team of staff
• Supportive and ambitious Senior Leadership Team, office team and Governing Body
• Attractive and well-resourced environment
• A commitment to furthering your professional development and support with training

“Staff morale is high and there is a strong sense of teamwork
that permeates the school”
Ofsted – Mortimer St. Mary’s 2021

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged by appointment only. Please contact Lorraine Read, School Business Manager, to make an appointment or, if you would like to discuss the role, in more detail, please contact Clare Beswick, Executive Headteacher. See our school website to find out more about our wonderful schools.

Closing date: Monday 9th December 2024 12noon.
Interviews: provisional Friday 13th December 2024.

The Mortimer Federation of St. John's and St. Mary's
The Street, Mortimer, Berkshire. RG7 3PB
Tel: 0118 933 2491/0118 933 2242
email: officemsm@mortimerschools.org
Executive Headteacher: Mrs C Beswick

The Mortimer Federation of St. John’s and St. Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.