Job Description

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Contract

: Permanent

Pay Scale:

LG Scale 4 Points 7 - 8

Working hours:

22.5 hours per week, to be worked over 3 days. Term time plus 2 weeks to be worked during school holidays throughout the year.

Working pattern:

Week 1 Monday 08.00 - 16.30; Tuesday 08.00 - 16.00; Wednesday 08.00 - 16.15
Week 2 Wednesday 08.00 - 16.15; Thursday 08.00 - 16.00; Friday 08.00 - 15.00

Actual annual salary:

14,442 - 14,673

Start Date

: ASAP

About the Role:
We are seeking a friendly, highly organized, and professional individual to join our office team as a School Receptionist. This is a vital role, acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and students, and providing essential administrative support to the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and students. Ensure compliance with school security and safeguarding arrangements. Answering incoming phone calls and handling enquiries. Managing the school's inbox, responding to emails and distributing as appropriate. Communication with staff and parents via School Comms & SIMs database. Managing deliveries and incoming/ outgoing post.
Essential Skills and Experience:

Previous experience in a reception or administrative role, ideally within a school environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of people. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. A calm, approachable, and professional demeanor.
This is a job share position, with alternate week working days: Monday - Wednesday and Wednesday - Friday.

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South East Essex Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14,442.00-14,673.00 per year

Work Location: In person