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Working Pattern: 8.30am-4.30pm Thursdays and 8.30am-4.00pm Fridays. Term time only. Fixed term 1 Year.
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an experienced Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our school 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 communication platform and dealing with/passing on e-mails as appropriate
· Producing standard school letters
· Ordering stationery
. Assisting with the opening and closing of the school gate
. Assisting with minor first aid (training can be provided)
· Checking-off deliveries
. Helping to maintain the school website
· Be responsible for the school's Inventory
· Assisting with ad-hoc admin tasks as necessary
We are looking for a candidate:
Who is warm and welcoming
Who has 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 skills and a welcoming, positive outlook
Who is efficient, versatile and able to work on their own initiative
Who has an excellent telephone manner and can record and pass on accurate messages
Who is able to prioritise their own workload and plan effectively
Who can remain calm under pressure and have a positive, sunny disposition
We can offer:
A small and friendly whole school team
Teaching Staff who are committed to high quality teaching and learning
Office staff who are positive, supportive and hardworking
Supportive and engaged governors, parents and local community
Pupils who are friendly, polite and keen to learn
East Hanningfield CE Primary 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.
Visits to the school are warmly welcome, please contact Pam Pearson on 01245 400772 to arrange.
Information about the School
East Hanningfield CE Primary Academy became part of Canonium Learning Trust in April 2025.
East Hanningfield CE Primary is a happy, learning community where each individual pupil and member of staff is valued for the contribution they make to the life of our thriving school.
Staff work hard to provide the very best for our pupils and in return they receive the support and training to enable them to be the best they can be. If you join our team you can be assured that you will be part of a happy, caring community of staff who put children at the heart of the learning process.
East Hanningfield CE Primary is a great place to work. The school has 'Good' gradings for both Ofsted (June 2024) and SIAMS inspections (March 2019).
Visits to the school are very much welcomed, please contact Mrs Alex Ingham on 01245 400772 to make an appointment to view the school.