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School Administrator - Kittybrewster School - ABC11598 • Aberdeen
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1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your career background? Can you tell us a little about yourself and your career background?
2. What attracted you to the role of School Administrator at Kittybrewster School? What attracted you to the role of School Administrator at Kittybrewster School?
3. Describe your experience in supervising a busy office environment. What strategies did you implement to manage this effectively? Describe your experience in supervising a busy office environment. What strategies did you implement to manage this effectively?
4. What financial systems have you managed in your previous roles? Can you explain how you would ensure compliance with corporate and school procedures? What financial systems have you managed in your previous roles? Can you explain how you would ensure compliance with corporate and school procedures?
5. Tell us about your experience with Management Information Systems (MIS). What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them? Tell us about your experience with Management Information Systems (MIS). What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
6. Can you give an example of a time when you had to handle sensitive information? How did you ensure its confidentiality and accuracy? Can you give an example of a time when you had to handle sensitive information? How did you ensure its confidentiality and accuracy?
7. What advanced IT skills do you possess? Can you provide examples of how you have used Microsoft Word and Excel in your previous roles? What advanced IT skills do you possess? Can you provide examples of how you have used Microsoft Word and Excel in your previous roles?
8. Describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot an IT problem. What steps did you take to resolve it? Describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot an IT problem. What steps did you take to resolve it?
9. How would you describe your leadership style? Can you provide an example of how you have successfully led a team? How would you describe your leadership style? Can you provide an example of how you have successfully led a team?
10. What methods do you use to ensure effective communication within your team? How do you keep your team members informed? What methods do you use to ensure effective communication within your team? How do you keep your team members informed?
11. How do you ensure that you and your team maintain a strong customer-focused approach in your work? How do you ensure that you and your team maintain a strong customer-focused approach in your work?
12. Can you describe a time when you received customer feedback? How did you use that feedback to improve services? Can you describe a time when you received customer feedback? How did you use that feedback to improve services?
13. What does professionalism mean to you in the context of a school environment? What does professionalism mean to you in the context of a school environment?
14. How do you demonstrate respect and fairness when working with colleagues at all levels? How do you demonstrate respect and fairness when working with colleagues at all levels?
15. Can you share an example of a time when you suggested a new way of working that improved service delivery or office efficiency? Can you share an example of a time when you suggested a new way of working that improved service delivery or office efficiency?
16. How do you approach risk in the workplace? Can you provide an example of a managed risk you took and its outcome? How do you approach risk in the workplace? Can you provide an example of a managed risk you took and its outcome?
17. Describe a time when you faced a significant challenge in a previous role. How did you approach the problem, and what was the outcome? Describe a time when you faced a significant challenge in a previous role. How did you approach the problem, and what was the outcome?
18. How do you hold yourself and others accountable for their actions in a workplace setting? How do you hold yourself and others accountable for their actions in a workplace setting?
19. What do you believe are the key qualities required for someone in the role of School Administrator, particularly in a school environment? What do you believe are the key qualities required for someone in the role of School Administrator, particularly in a school environment?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSchool Administrator - Kittybrewster School - ABC11598 with Aberdeen City Council in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\n Job Purpose Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. Location: Kittybrewster School, Aberdeen Duration: Permanent, Full Time Roles that require PVG Membership Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour) The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment. Paste Job Purpose/about The Role Term time position 35 hours per week The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum The post holder will be expected to: Manage, monitor and operate financial systems in accordance with corporate and school procedures Be responsible for the effective operation of the MIS system and other IT systems in accordance with school and corporate procedures Manage, monitor and support the school administrative support service and team Be responsible for the safekeeping, accuracy and appropriate processing a variety of information, which is often of a sensitive and multi-agency nature Undertake frontline reception duties as and when required The Postholder Is Able To Demonstrate The post holder needs to be able to demonstrate an understanding or Experience Of Supervising a busy office Microsoft packages including word and excel Advanced IT skills The Post Holder Is Expected To Demonstrate Good financial literacy Ability to lead a team High level of competency in IT The post holder is expected to display the following behaviours: Communication Makes sure there are appropriate, sufficient and effective communication channels in place for the team, service or organisation for example regular 1- 2-1s and team meetings Keeps people up to date Communicates information clearly and concisely Is open and honest in communication Provides constructive feedback/ advice/ instruction Customer Focus Encourages team and others to be customer focused Invests effort in making a difference to how services are planned and delivered Works collaboratively across service/ team/ organisational boundaries to deliver excellent customer service Actively seeks out customer feedback to identify service improvements Professionalism Is a role model for professionalism Is flexible and willing to support change Demonstrates honesty and integrity in their decisions and actions Is accountable and holds others to account Is task and solutions focused Respect Recognises the time, effort and commitment of others Shows respect for people at all levels Supports corporate decisions once these are made Is fair and consistent in their approach Creative/ Innovative Thinking Looks for more effective ways to improve the service and encourages others to come up with ideas and new ways of working Is prepared to take managed risks Engagement Provides a shared vision and direction and aligns employee performance with team, service and organisational objectives Is accessible and approachable Ensures relevant mechanisms are in place to encourage engagement Encourages good working relationships Explains how decisions have been reached and involves people in decisions which affect them Delegates responsibility appropriately – strikes the right balance between giving guidance and giving responsibility About Us Please see the Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack. Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk. Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions. Guaranteed Interview Scheme Role We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who: have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)<"}