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Position Type: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Employment Type: Permanent Contract
Hours: 20 hrs per week (Term Time only)
Salary: Essex School's Pay Scale, Scale 2 Spine 3 - actual starting salary £8,613 (including fringe)
Working Pattern: 12:45-16:45 Monday to Friday
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an experienced Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our busy office. The successful candidate will undertake the following duties:-
- Full reception duties
- Dealing with parental queries via telephone, e-mail or face to face
- Monitoring the "admin" e-mail account and dealing with/passing on e-mails as appropriate
- Producing standard form letters (i.e. school events, dress-up days, raffles etc)
- To be responsible for checking attendance at after-school clubs and contacting parents of children who have not attended to establish their whereabouts
- Ordering stationery
- Checking-off deliveries
- Be responsible for the school's Inventory
- To deal with School Money queries (training will be given)
- Photocopying of exam papers
- Assisting the Office Manager and Headteacher's PA with adhoc admin tasks as necessary
We are looking for a candidate:
- With solid office administrative experience (school office experience preferable but not essential)
- With solid knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and SIMS (SIMS experience preferable but not essential)
- With excellent communication skillsand a welcoming, positive outlook
- Who is efficient, versatile and able to work on their own initiative
- Who has an excellent telephone manner & can record and pass on accurate messages
- Who is able to prioritise their ownwork load & plan effectively
- Who can remain calm under pressure and have a positive and sunny disposition
- Who is confident to administer first aid to pupils
We can offer:-
- An Outstanding School
- Staff who are committed to high quality teaching and learning
- Supportive and engaged governors, parents and local community
- Pupils who are friendly, polite and keen to learn
Lee Chapel Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.