Administrator/receptionist - Reading, United Kingdom - The Abbey School

The Abbey School

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Reading, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Overview

The Administrator/Receptionist will provide a warm and friendly welcome to all members of our school community, providing administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school day.

You will work as part of our Junior School administration team in our busy and vibrant Junior School Reception area.

This role is part time, 25 hours per week, term time only.

The role is a fixed term maternity cover position commencing late June 2024 for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

Warmly greeting and assisting visitors, whether by phone or in person and responding to queries
Use varied software to ensure the smooth running of the school day to include Google, ParentPay, iSAMS and SOCS
Provide friendly and efficient communication with parents including use of School Post and My School Portal
Ensuring accurate record keeping including registration and absence monitoring
Support with the planning and operations for educational visits and workshops and much of our Extra Curricular offering to include after school activities
General office duties
Providing First Aid for students and ensuring appropriate records are kept and maintained
Qualifications and experience relevant to the role
First Aid Qualification desirable
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Cheerful and enthusiastic
Flexible and proactive
Highly organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise, working to deadlines
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent team skills
Attention to detail
Understanding of Safeguarding requirements within an educational setting
Commitment to the School's ethos and values

Benefits:

Free 3 course lunches onsite in the school's canteen
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Healthcare Scheme
Noncontributory Pension Scheme
Free Parking
Concessions and discounts
Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family Friendly Policies

This role is fixed term part time, 25 hours per week, term time only position staring late June.

Salary - £23,565 FTE (£12,689 Pro-rated)

Job Types:
Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

Salary:
From £23,565.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits: