Job Description

Receptionist and Administration Officer

Elstow School are seeking a friendly, reliable and organised individual to join our administrative team as a Receptionist and Administration Officer. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy school environment. If you want to grow and develop in a fast paced, dynamic and successful school, come and join us at Elstow School.

Main Duties

To ensure the efficient operation of Reception and undertake reception duties, receiving visitors to the school, maintaining accurate records in accordance with Health and Safety / Safeguarding requirements. To support the Senior Leadership and Teaching Team with the general administration for Elstow School including liaising with third parties as required. To work closely with the Attendance Officer to support our families. To assist with the production, organisation, distribution and maintenance of resources as they are relevant to duties conducted or to assist in the smooth running of Elstow School. To assist with the administration of ICT including but not limited to the Management Information System, school website, social media and printers / copiers. To support the school in respect of managing First Aid.

The ideal candidate will

Have previous experience in an administrative or receptionist role (preferably in an educational setting) Have strong communication and interpersonal skills Have ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently Be proficient in Microsoft office and basic office equipment Have a positive and professional approach Be able to work under own initiative to ensure workload is prioritised and efficiently completed Have an understanding of Safeguarding

Job Specifics

Start date:

asap

Salary:

AS 3-4 FTE 25,105-25495 Actual pro rata salary 21,786-22,124

Job role:

Permanent, Full Time, Term time plus INSET, 39 weeks per year, 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm and Friday 8am-3:30pm

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view'.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

"Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children's health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes."

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,105.00-25,495.00 per year

Work Location: In person