Receptionist/secretary - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom - Port Regis School

Port Regis School

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Shaftesbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Port Regis is one of the country's leading co-educational day and boarding schools for children aged two to thirteen.

A school in which tradition and innovation have gone hand in hand for more than a century, we provide a thoughtful, rounded education that enables children to thrive.

This education goes well beyond our beautiful buildings and outstanding facilities - it is rooted in our culture and values.

Role Profile
We are seeking to appoint a warm and friendly Receptionist and Secretary with excellent communication and administration skills.

Remuneration and Benefits

Hours of Work
Saturdays, term time only, 09.00 to 14.00 or
please specify your preferred working hours in your covering letter).

Start Date
15 April 202-
Key responsibilities_
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General Duties_

Safeguarding and compliance with our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy and procedures.
Comply with statutory requirements for example the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act and School policies and procedures in this regard.
Maintain positive and effective communication with all members of the Port Regis community including pupils, staff, parents and Old Port Regians (OPRs); external users; the local community; and outside agencies.
Work with the Marketing team to promote the School.
Ensure the reflection of Port Regis' values in all communications.
Adhere to the school's policies as contained in the Staff Handbook.
Undertake other such duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

Person Specification
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Essential_

A commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
Motivated to work with young people, able to form and maintain appropriate rapport and emotional resilience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Excellent IT, administration, organisational and time management skills.
IT proficient, with experience of MS Office and social media platforms.
The ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and manage a varied workload with accuracy and to ensure deadlines are met.
Selfmotivated and proactive, with the proven ability to work independently, and take responsibility for actions.
A strong team player.
Be willing to 'go the extra mile' and be flexible around the needs of the School.
A kind, caring and cheerful nature.
Diplomacy and the ability to maintain confidentiality when required.

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Desired _

Proven experience of working in a similar role and school setting.

Application Procedure
Vacancies | Port Regis Website

Diversity and Inclusion
Titus Mills

Headmaster

Note:

The post-holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons, for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school's Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy at all times.

If, in the course of carrying out the role, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, they must report any concerns to the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Headmaster

Job Type:
Part-time

Benefits: