Receptionist and Administrative Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Islington Schools HR Services

Islington Schools HR Services

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

SALARY GRADE:

Scale 4

ACTUAL SALARY:

£27,507 - £28,890 per annum

CONTRACT:

35 hours per week, all year round

REQUIRED FOR
March 2023

RESPONSIBLE TO
Senior Admin Officer, Head of Children's Centre, Business Manager

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to join our busy and vibrant outstanding school and Children's Centre that celebrates the diversity of Islington and provides a wide range of integrated services from pre-birth to the end of Year 6.

You will provide administrative support to the Head of Children's Centre and Senior Administration Officer (SAO) to ensure the smooth running of the Children's Centre and contribute to our ambition to provide outstanding support and service to our local community.

You will be the first point of contact for our families, visitors, callers and the wider multiagency team; welcoming them, providing information and responding to a range of enquires.

We are looking for someone who:

Is warm and welcoming, caring and compassionate
Has a real passion for working within an education environment and helping others
Enjoys working independently, as part of a team and with a range of stakeholders
Can communicate effectively with children, staff, parents and partners in a professional and friendly manner
Is organised, creative and efficient and able to meet deadlines
Is flexible and adaptable to meet the everchanging needs of the Children's Centre
Has excellent administration skills and the ability to learn new processes and procedures quickly
Is positive and solution focused in their approach, with a good sense of humour
Is committed to delivering excellent customer service and improving systems

Role specific training will be provided.

The centre is open between 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, 49 weeks of the year.

Short-listing: Wednesday 1stFebruary 2023

Interviews:
Monday 6thFebruary 2023

Ambler Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; an enhanced DBS check will be required.