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Receptionist/Office Administrator
Salary: Essex Schools' Pay Scale 3 Points 4-5,
Hours: 35 hours per week
39 weeks per year (Term time plus 5 training days)
Working hours 8am to 3.30pm
Monday to Friday.
Actual salary £14,809 per annum
Lakelands Primary School is a brand new, 2 form entry primary school opening in September 2020 in Stanway, Colchester. Located in new £6m facilities, we are looking to recruit a Receptionist/Office Administrator to provide a professional receptionist service to the school as well as undertaking administrative duties in the school office. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new school and the successful candidate will play a crucial role in the operational side of the school.
We are looking for a well organised and energetic Receptionist/Office Administrator who will provide an excellent level of clerical and welfare support to the school. The role will be stimulating and will involve significant variety and challenge and you will need to have a flexible and adaptable approach
Candidates must be computer literate, have excellent communication skills and be confident, outgoing and self-motivated. An ability to relate well to a wide range of people is essential.
The successful applicant will have:
An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office and be computer literate
The ability to work under pressure
Ability to relate well to parents, children, staff and visitors to the school
A clear understanding for the need of discretion and confidentiality
A willingness to learn and a desire to make a difference in the lives of our children
Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate.
Closing Date: Midday Monday 15th June 2020
Interview Date: Monday 22nd June 2020 - Due to Covid 19 restrictions interviews will take place remotely.
Lakelands Primary School is a member of the Chelmsford Learning Partnership multi academy trust. For more information about the school, please visit: www.lakelandsprimary.com and for more information about the trust please visit: www.clptrust.com
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
Lakelands Primary School is a brand new primary school that opened in September 2020 with state of the art facilities in Stanway, Colchester. Year on year the school will grow, providing 420 places for local children between four and eleven years old by 2026. At Lakelands Primary School we are creating a new school where children can thrive and flourish and fulfil their potential.