Receptionist​/Administrator

What skills and experience we're looking for

As the first face that families and visitors will be greeted by in our school, the receptionist role is pivotal. The receptionist is the first impression of our school and as such, finding the right candidate for the job is essential. As a school we will be welcoming not only families, but visitors from national and international companies as well as hosting events in school;

our receptionist will need to have the right skillset and disposition to deal with all visitors to the school.

We are seeking a well organised and committed individual who will provide a professional and friendly first impression of the school. The right candidate will be able to manage their workload effectively, working well within our team and being part of our collaborative work environment.

• Greeting pupils, parents and visitors to the school
• Dealing with telephone enquiries.
• General administrative duties.
• Distribution and despatching of mail

• Experience working in a busy office environment
• Knowledge of Arbor or similar school management systems
• High standards of written and spoken English

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision
• a supportive working environment and team ethos
• friendly, enthusiastic children.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.