Receptionist/admin Assistant - Erith, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Harris Federation

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Erith, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated individual to join us as a full time Receptionist.

Working under the instruction and guidance of senior staff to provide general administrative and financial support to the school, you will either have experience in an administrative role or looking to take your first step in an administrative support rolewithin an educational environment.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.

About Us

Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through 3-18 academy with approximately 1500 pupils on roll and joined the Harris Federation as a sponsored academy in September 2017.

In our recent 2021 Ofsted inspection the Academy was rated GOOD in all areas on a strongand consistent trajectory of improvement.

The academy is based in Thamesmead in a purpose built building.

We are now on a journey towards "Outstanding", led by highly experienced executive principals with proven track records of school transformation.

Ourvision is clear:
nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals.

We support,challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy.

Main Areas of Responsibility
Organisation

To represent the Academy in a professional and welcoming manner to all visitors, staff and students, including telephone callers
Undertake reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors
To complete first day of absence calling for all students who are absent, recording reasons on Bromcom, recording calls in attendance events, checking directly with AWO if there are any concerns.
Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents/staff etc.
Assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc.

Administration

Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems
Produce lists/information/data as required, e.g. pupils' data
Undertake typing, word processing and other IT based tasks
Sort and distribute mail
Ensure reprographics requests are fulfilled on time;
Undertake general administrative procedures
Maintain and collate pupil reports

Resources

Operate relevant equipment/ ICT packages (e.g. word, excel, databases, spreadsheets, internet)
Maintain stock and supplies, cataloguing and distributing as required
Assist in ordering uniform
Provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others
Undertake general financial administration, e.g. processing orders

Qualifications & Experience

NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
Good numeracy/literacy skills
Minimum of two years' school office experience
General clerical/administrative/financial work
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people
Experience of Reception duties including dealing with visitors to the Academy

Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide rangeof top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days'annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

Equal Opportunities

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for ourstudents and staff.