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Purfleet Primary Academy
Tank Hill Road, Purfleet-on-Thames, Essex, RM19 1TA
Tel 01375 802700
Email: admin@purfleetprimary.co.uk
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Salary - Thurrock pay scales Band A Point 1-5
Starting salary £18,186 FTE (actual salary £15,975)
37 hours per week, term time only (inc. non-pupil days)
8.00am - 4.00pm
We are looking for an Admin Assistant/Receptionist to join our busy office. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors and therefore a calm, welcoming and positive disposition is essential. This varied role includes duties such as answering the phone, dealing with emails, administering first aid and processing personal data. Experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage but not essential.
You should be:
Methodical and well-organised
Able to work accurately and pay attention to detail
Able to prioritise work
A good team worker
You should have:
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good IT skills
The ability to relate well with parents, children, teachers, visitors and staff
A high level of confidentiality is essential.
Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact Nicki Cocks (School Business Manager) on 01375 802700 to make an appointment. Purfleet Primary Academy is conveniently located close to the M25 and other major transport links.
For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs Nicki Cocks, Purfleet Primary Academy, Tank Lane, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1TA.
Tel: 01375 802700
Email: admin@purfleetprimary.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 10th December 2021
Interviews: Week commencing 13th December 2021
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Child Barred List check.
Information about the School
Background Information about the School
At Purfleet Primary, we passionately believe that every pupil in our school deserves to realise their full potential. To this end, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum as well as a range of extra-curricular activities designed to enable pupils to develop the full range of their talents.
We work to encourage collaborative skills, a problem solving approach, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge. Above all, we aim to foster in each child, a belief in their ability to succeed as well as a life-long love of learning.
Staff at the school are passionate in their belief that all pupils should achieve their best. Their aspiration for their pupils ensures that they have the highest expectations and expect them all to succeed.
We firmly believe that education is a partnership between pupils, parents and staff and place a high value on establishing close links between home and school, so that we can effectively work together to achieve the best for your child.
We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Purfleet Academy
As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Purfleet Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Purfleet Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.