School Receptionist/administrator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Care Perspectives Ltd

Care Perspectives Ltd

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Title:
School Receptionist/Administrator

Location:
New Perspectives School, Balsall Heath, Birmingham

Term Time Salary:
£18,180 - £19,936 per annum (£ £11.92 per hour)

Closing Date:30/6/2023

Hours:
Full time hours per week - Between operational hours of 08.00am pm Monday - Friday

Term Time only, plus training days

Contract type:
Permanent

Enhanced DBS Check Required:
Yes

Are you looking for a new full time administrative role? We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced School Receptionist/Administrator to join our _
New _
SEN School staff team, we are aiming to be open September 2023.

This is an exciting time to join Care Perspectives Ltd as we look forward to the opening of our _new_ SEN School (New Perspectives School) and continue to expand and grow our provision in the West Midlands.

Come and be part of a new staff team at a new SEN School.

New Perspectives School is a small independent SEMH specialist day school for key stage 2-5, catering for students with social emotional and mental health difficulties, who may have a range of complex needs.

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Job Summary (Day to day duties but not limited to)._

To be the first point of contact for all visitors and communication into the school
Ensure the required visitor protocol/sign in procedures are adhered to.
Responsible for managing the school reception, answering telephones calls, ensuring the reception area remains professional at all times.
To manage a meeting room electronic booking system
Manage inbound and outbound mail and distribute post and packages received on a daily basis to the relevant members of staff.
Providing a wide variety of Administration tasks to the school to include administering the school electronic management systems for our pupil's.
Administering the pupil referral process & database
To administer student files and staff files within a robust timeframe & in line with GDPR
To administer student admission paperwork and admission register
Prepare letters,reports and other notes and correspondence as required.
Liaising with parents and carers, a range of professionals and members of the public
Support with all other administrative tasks: Finance and procurement as directed by School Business Manager

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

At least 12 years' experience within an administration role
A relevant qualification in administration
You will need to be flexible & adaptable in your approach to working and be confident in taking on new Administration tasks as and when required as directed by the School Business Manager
Competent in a range of IT systems, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
You will be calm, engaging, resilient, enjoy working as part of a team, and be genuinely motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential.
Have a high standard of literacy and numeracy skills.
Excellent customer service & communication skills
A 'Can do', positive approach to work.
Excellent people skills
Ability to work ndependently and as part of a team.
Observe a code of strictest confidentiality at all times.

Here are just some of the benefits of working for us:

Rewarding work seeing our pupil's reach their potential
Friendly, small passionate school community
Career development opportunities to help you reach your own personal development.
Competitive salary
We offer a structured 2week induction programme including face to face training, online modules.
Free DBS check
Recommend a friend referral scheme with financial rewards.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Company Pension scheme

In return, we offer a rewarding career with opportunities for progression in a fast-growing organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, staff development, retention, and inclusion.

You will be required to complete our School Employment Application form.
Please note that CVs are
not accepted.

References:
All applicants will be required to provide at least two suitable referees

Rehabilitation of offenders:

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
£18,180.00-£19,936.00 per year

Benefits: