Admin Assistant - Librarian (Job Share)
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3AE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 60a521ab-fc16-4526-b39f-e9f37d8035db |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
• Experience of working in an administration environment/office
• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working in a Library (not essential as training given)
• Experience of using Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel, Email
• Experience of using database applications, including quick and accurate inputting and producing data and reports
Skills and Abilities
• Able to communicate well orally and in writing with pupils, parents and staff
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Good organisational skills and has the ability to organise work schedule
• Flexible and able to respond calmly to a range of requests
• Able to work as part of a team, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
• A welcoming school
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• A strong senior and curriculum leadership team
• A supportive working environment
• Strong support for professional development, including membership of the Oaks Collegiate
• Excellent opportunities for promotion
• Staff Wellbeing and support programme
• Generous planning and preparation time allocation
The successful applicant will join a team of strong practitioners who work together to inspire students to succeed. This is an excellent school to work in, with students who are ambitious and motivated to learn and staff who support each other. We are not only committed to developing our students, but you will also be fully supported with your own professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hillcrest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is committed to equal opportunities in employment and positively welcomes your application. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and relevant safer recruitment checks. Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Experience
• Experience of working in an administration environment/office
• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working in a Library (not essential as training given)
• Experience of using Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel, Email
• Experience of using database applications, including quick and accurate inputting and producing data and reports
Skills and Abilities
• Able to communicate well orally and in writing with pupils, parents and staff
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Good organisational skills and has the ability to organise work schedule
• Flexible and able to respond calmly to a range of requests
• Able to work as part of a team, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
• A welcoming school
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• A strong senior and curriculum leadership team
• A supportive working environment
• Strong support for professional development, including membership of the Oaks Collegiate
• Excellent opportunities for promotion
• Staff Wellbeing and support programme
• Generous planning and preparation time allocation
The successful applicant will join a team of strong practitioners who work together to inspire students to succeed. This is an excellent school to work in, with students who are ambitious and motivated to learn and staff who support each other. We are not only committed to developing our students, but you will also be fully supported with your own professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hillcrest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is committed to equal opportunities in employment and positively welcomes your application. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and relevant safer recruitment checks. Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.