School Receptionist / Administrator
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
29/11/2024
Advert End Date:
11/12/2024 09:00
Salary:
Salary shown is pro-rata, based on full time equivalent of £24,027 - £25,183 (Grade C/D, Scale Points 03-06)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
DL6 1ED
Post Number:
EDV/2024/NSFC/49431
Further Information
About this Role
This role is working within the busy environment of the school office, providing a reception and administrative service, where excellent organisational skills are essential in order to deal with the variety of tasks that need to be undertaken.
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only (39 Weeks Per Year)
Position Type: Permanent
Line Manager: Senior Administrator
Travel Required: No
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Receptionist/Administrator to undertake front of house and administrative duties for our busy school.
The position will involve a mixture of reception duties and administrative support. The postholder will be responsible for answering telephone calls, escorting students around the school site, handling visitor enquiries, dealing with post, and liaising with parents and students as required. The postholder will also be required to carry out administrative tasks as directed by the Senior Administrator, such as sending communications to parents by post, email and text message, producing letters and other documents, data input, and reprographics as necessary.
This post will suit someone who is/has:
• professional and well organised
• friendly and resilient
• an excellent telephone manner
• competent using a range of computer programmes (experience of using SIMS and/or ClassCharts would be helpful although not essential as training will be provided)
• the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, recognising when to seek support and advice
• able to deliver first aid (statutory first aid at work training can be provided)
• strong attention to detail and accuracy
• ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• have excellent written and oral communication skills
• able to deal with matters sensitively and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Previous experience of working in a school is an advantage although not essential. If you think you have the skills to offer, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role or to visit the school please contact Mrs L Bramley, PA to the Headteacher on lbramley@northallerton-alt.uk or 01609 773340
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
We are a growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of ten schools (five secondary schools and five primary schools), all rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.
Each school within our trust has its own unique values and ethos and is committed to the overarching principle of "Being the best we can be", the mission statement of Areté Learning Trust . Our Trust seeks to create a context for all children and young people to thrive, academically, personally and socially so that they experience the real joy of learning.
This is an exciting time on the next step of the journey for the Areté Learning Trust and provides the opportunity to join a strong trust, with greater autonomy to set direction and deliver the outcomes important to all of us. The Trust is committed to inclusive high-quality education, providing outstanding education for all and trust wide sustained school improvement.
We are committed to providing an empowering and supportive learning environment for all staff where they can develop as exemplary professionals. In addition we offer a positive, supportive, friendly working environment, recognition of previous service with other schools, academies and local government, CPD, training courses and webinars, expenses and travel costs in addition to a full range of employee benefits.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146969/EDV-2024-NSFC-49431
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application, this can be found by visiting the link above. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
The Areté Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.