General Assistant Exams and Data - Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre

To provide organisational and administrative support to the Examination Officer and Data and Admissions Officer to maintain efficient systems within the school.
-To provide organisational and administrative support to the Business Leader to maintain efficient systems within the school.
-To provide occasional support, during specific periods, to the reception area dealing diplomatically with telephone enquiries and visitors to the school.
-To provide occasional support, on a rota basis, within the schools catering facility Meet' n' Eat to assist during break and lunch times.
-To support the Examinations Officer with administrative duties to prepare for, and during, internal and external examination sessions.
-To support the Data and Admissions Officer with administrative duties as and when required.

Good level of general education and relevant training (e.g. 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Math's)
-Be fully competent in the use of ICT including Microsoft Excel (including the use of formulas, filtering, data sorting and importing/exporting), Word, Outlook and using the internet to access relevant information
-Experience of organising own workload to meet deadlines in a challenging environment
-Experience of a general administrative role working within a busy office
-Excellent organisational skills with a clear attention to detail
-Knowledge of SIMs software packages would be an advantage

Essential personal attributes
-Excellent relationships with members of staff and students
-The ability to keep calm in any situation and to deal with anyone who may be angry or emotional
-The ability to remain discreet and maintain confidentiality at all times
-Flexibility and adaptability during periods of working under pressure

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.