School Receptionist - London, United Kingdom - Inspired

Inspired

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations.

They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 11,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations.

We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Fulham School is an independent, co-educational school for children from Reception upwards. Co-education and celebrating diverse abilities across academic, creative and sporting pursuits are at the heart of all we do.

Our campuses are located in the heart of Fulham and well connected to public transport routes.

We offer a broad education where diverse abilities are recognised, celebrated and given fullest expression; this has been at the core of our ethos since the School was founded.

Our curriculum encourages the development of creative, problem-solving individuals with tenacity, kindness and secure self-worth; Fulham has always set out to bring out the best in every pupil and we are committed to continuing this unusually nurturing culture.

We have high expectations at Fulham and this, in turn, encourages our pupils to be involved and inquisitive and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom; this type of confidence, social awareness and open approach to life-long learning is needed to succeed not just in their next academic steps, but in a fast-changing and increasingly challenging world.

The same ambition holds true for our staff team.

Being a part of the Inspired network of 80+ schools means that there are always colleagues and connections on hand for advice, inspiration and collaboration.

Teachers are expected to play a full role in the pastoral and extracurricular life of the school.

Fulham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check, reference checks from previous employers and, where applicable, Barred List and Prohibition checks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors and ensure that the school policy for safeguarding is adhered to;
To administer first aid and medication to pupils;
To respond to pupil's needs, directing to other members of staff as required;
To use a range of computer programmes including iSAMS and Clarion Call to perform daily admin tasks;
To use Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Publisher, Word and Outlook, to produce and proof read a range of documents including reports and letters;
To maintain the reception area including updating of noticeboards and literature;
To receive and check deliveries, and notify caretakers;
To communicate with teaching staff to ensure that important pupil information is shared and updated in a timely manner;
Provide support to the Admissions Team where required;
To manage the school calendar and arrange event bookings, room bookings and meetings;
To provide help and assistance for evening events where applicable;
To organise individual and class photos for all pupils;
To assist in the preparation for Senior Parent Teacher meetings;
To deal with complaints from parents both facetoface and over the telephone and ensuring the complaint is passed on to the right person/department and sending holding replies as needed.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Evidence of highlevel ICT skills including the use of spreadsheets
Evidence of excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Excellent organisational and administrative skills ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload
An understanding of the importance of the need for confidentiality
Ability to cope well under pressure and meet deadlines
Demonstrable commitment to the safeguarding of pupils and child protection
High level of presentability and professionalism suited for the role

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT