School Receptionist / School Administrator
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
24/04/2024
Advert End Date:
07/05/2024 09:00
Salary:
£19,710.00 - £20,712.00 Annually (Actual)
Job Category:
Admin / Secretarial / Customer Services
Employment Location:
DL6 1ED
Post Number:
EDV/2024/NSFC/22777
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, including training days)
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.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Mrs R Wilson, Senior Administrator on rewilson@arete.uk or 01609 773340
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146969/EDV-2024-NSFC-22777
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. 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. Online searches may be done as part of due diligence 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.