Receptionist in a School - Stourbridge, United Kingdom - Old Swinford Hospital School

Old Swinford Hospital School

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Stourbridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Old Swinford Services Ltd is seeking a part time Receptionist to provide a professional, knowledgeable and efficient point of contact for visitors, members of the public and the parents of current and prospective students as well as providing information and assistance for staff and students.

Person Specification

Excellent organisation and administrative skills;
Excellent presentational and interpersonal skills; clarity of expression orally and in writing;
Excellent keyboard and information technology skills;
The ability to work to tight deadlines;
The ability to work as part of a larger school team;
The ability and motivation to constantly improve own practice through selfevaluation and learning;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
The capacity to take initiatives and to see issues through to a satisfactory conclusion;
The ability to be flexible, dedicated and trustworthy;
Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.

Job Specification
The Receptionist is responsible to the Bursar and shall:

Ensure the reception area is a tidy and welcoming environment and that school literature is on display;
Answer the telephone, divert calls and take messages, retrieve messages from the mailbox and disseminate as necessary;
Enter am/pm registration data daily onto SIMS system and follow up absences as required by the School's Attendance Policy;
Preenter onto registration any trips/visits/medicals/sporting fixtures;
Organise and distribute parcels;
When required set up group call;
Greet any visitors/guests visiting the school and ensure that the appropriate security identification procedures are observed;
Provide a quality service for bulk copying;
Arrange pupils travel arrangements in conjunction with the Matrons;
Ensure any correspondence regarding any pupil is stored on Sims;
Provide general secretarial and administrative support;
Help support exams, if required;
Forward any enquiries / issues to the Bursar;
Liaise with the other Receptionist to ensure an efficient and effective hand over each week.
To undertake training courses as appropriate to ensure that your knowledge and skills for your role are maintained and developed.
Any other tasks that may from timetotime be reasonably required by the Headmaster or Bursar.

Hours of Work
The appointment is for 15 hours per week, term time starting as soon as possible.

The pattern of work will be Thursday and Friday 8am - 4pm with a 30 minute lunch break.

Flexible to do extra hours, if required.

Remuneration
The salary will be £10.98 per hour plus statutory holiday pay.

In line with current regulation you will, if you are eligible, be offered a workplace pension. Our current provider is NEST.

Closing date - 10am on Thursday 2nd March 2023.

Old Swinford Services Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants are required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary:
£10.98 per hour

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 02/03/2023