Receptionist/administrator - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Sunnyside Spencer Academy

Sunnyside Spencer Academy
Sunnyside Spencer Academy
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Description

Post Title:
Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Location:
Sunnyside Spencer Academy

Salary/Pay Range:
NJC2-6

Hours of work: 8:45am - 4:45pm Monday to Thursday & 8:45am to 4:15pm Friday (Term Time only)

Reporting to:
Office Manager/Principal

Overall Purpose of Post
To provide clerical, administrative and financial support to the school


Main Duties and Responsibilities
Working as part of this team you will be required to carry out the following duties.

The nature of the Academy Year requires some of these tasks to be done regularly whilst others will be on an annual cycle.

The post holder will be expected to use all Trust standard computer hardware and software packages where appropriate


Specific responsibilities include:

Reception

  • To receive and welcome all visitors to the school in a friendly and professional manner.
  • ID checks for all visitors in accordance with the schools safeguarding procedures ensuring that everyone is signed in and out and wearing appropriate identification.
  • To seek to ensure the safety and welfare of pupils by being aware of unexpected visitors and reporting to senior management team any concerns.
  • To ensure that all queries, either in person or by telephone are dealt with swiftly and appropriately.
  • To keep display material up to date in the office, reception area and library.
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Administration

  • Generation of orders, receiving and checking off of goods, stocktaking and processing invoices for payment.
  • Administration of school milk, dinner monies, extended schools, uniform and other monies related to school matters including reconciliation and banking as required.
  • Monitor school budgets, manage subscriptions, finance/credit card reconciliation and liaise with the Principal and Finance Team when required.
  • School trip organisation including sourcing prices, booking venues/transport, collating consent forms and monitoring for payments.
  • To maintain the school diary and ensure rooms are not overbooked.
  • Receipt and distribution of incoming mail.
  • Ensure school website, events calendar and our social media is kept up to date.
  • Create parent weekly newsletter/letters and distribute accordingly.
  • To provide clerical support for the Principal and staff including word processing, photocopying and creating advertising (posters) for events as required
  • Fire Officer: to follow school procedures in event of an emergency.
  • First Aid Officer: Maintain medication records to ensure all medication held in school is in date, administering medication and general first aid as required.
  • To undertake any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the job.
  • Booking staff training, diarising and advising staff.
  • To Create, organise and manage events such as Summer and Winter School Fairs
  • Ensure that pupils arriving late and those leaving early are recorded in accordance with school policy

General

  • Work in a professional manner and with integrity and maintain confidentiality of records and information
  • Maintain up to date knowledge in line with national changes and legislation as appropriate to the role
  • Be aware of and comply with all Trust policies including in particular Health and Safety and Safeguarding
  • Participate in the Trust Appraisal process and undertake professional development as required
  • Adhere to all internal and external deadlines
  • Contribute to the overall aims and ethos of the Spencer Academies Trust and establish constructive relationships with nominated Academies and other agencies as appropriate to the role
These above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, the post
- holder may be required to carry out other duties as required by the Trust.


Additional Information

Person Specification

Essential Desirable

Qualifications and experience
Good standard of education especially with regard to literacy and numeracy skills.
GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent

  • Experience of working in a busy office
  • General reception, clerical and administration
  • Previous experience in an educational environment
  • Cash handling experience
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Knowledge and skills
Ability to work calmly under pressure

  • Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others
  • Ability to work within school based systems and specified timelines
  • Working knowledge of a range of administration procedures
  • Ability to proficiently use office computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and internet systems
  • SIMS management information system
  • Academy procedures
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Personal qualities
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

  • A diplomatic and patient approach
  • Initiative and ability to prioritise own work and that of others to meet deadlines
  • Efficient and meticulous in organisation
  • Able to follow direction and wo
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