School Receptionist - Surrey, United Kingdom - Hoe Valley School and Sixth Form

Hoe Valley School and Sixth Form

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Surrey, United Kingdom

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Description

Hoe Valley School and Sixth Form

Surrey
- £13,000 per year

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Salary:

- £13,000 per year

Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 202 4 December 2023

Job overview:

The School
- "Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student's experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve to their highest potential."_

Hoe Valley School is

An oversubscribed secondary school that opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking
Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in June 201
Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to years 71
Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be 'workready' and the traits of excellent global citizens
Following the national curriculum offering an extended day allowing time for additional Maths and English along with time for all students to complete their homework during the compulsory day
A Google School with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas
Growing its new STEAM focussed academic Sixth Form, which opened in September 202
In a state of the art new School completed in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking
Committed to supporting our staff to have a good work / life balance by offering longer school holidays, bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes

The Role

We are looking to appoint a highly organised, articulate and friendly individual to provide a part-time receptionist and secretarial service for the staff and to ensure appropriate administrative procedures are undertaken.

You will be the first point of contact with parents/carers, students, agencies, governors, staff and all visitors, so will ensure the first impression given is of the highest standard whether in person or over the telephone.

You will have a friendly and confident personality, well spoken and written communication skills, and an excellent telephone manner and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

The details
Working hours: 20 hours per week,
1:00pm to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Salary:
£13,000 p.a. (actual)

Accountabilities:
The post holder will report to the Head Teacher's PA and work closely with other staff

Deadline:
Monday 4th December 2023

Interview date:
Thursday 7th December 2023

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

To deal with enquiries, answering the telephone and relaying messages to staff and students
To deal with student enquiries
To ensure all visitors are signed in at Reception and a visitor pass issued, while rigorous safeguarding procedures are followed
To update student details on the School's MIS (SIMS). Training will be given
To support the first aid department with any injuries, medical issues, sickness. Training will be given
To sort incoming mail and dispatch outgoing mail
To word process and produce School documentation required by staff and departments as directed by the Head Teacher's PA
Liaise with staff, parents/carers and external agencies as appropriate, sharing information as directed and ensuring local procedures are followed
To photocopy and reproduce documents as and when required
To deal with all confidential matters with tact and discretion
Work as part of the overall administrative team of the School to ensure the School runs smoothly and effectively at all times
Follow the School's policies and procedures in the event of an emergency and attend relevant training
Support with School events as requested by the Head Teacher's PA
Any other duties as requested by the Head Teacher's PA
Contribute to the overall ethos, vision and aims of the School
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
To carry out the above duties in accordance with the School's Safeguarding Policy

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Hoe Valley School and Sixth Form:

_ Hoe Valley School and Sixth Form_

- _ Egley Road, Woking_
- _ Surrey_
- _ GU22 0NH_
- _ United Kingdom_
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The School
"Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student's experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve to their highest potential."

Hoe Valley School is:

An oversubscribed secondary school which opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking
Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in June 201
Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to years 71
Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be 'workready' and the traits of excellent global citizens
Following the national curriculum offering an extended day allowing time