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School Receptionist / Administration Assistant

Part time (34.5 hours per week). Term time only including inset days (39 weeks per year)

Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

8.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday and Friday

£18,065 FTE (pro rata £14,311.59 plus Outer Fringe Allowance £482.46)

We are seeking to appoint a professional and organised Receptionist / Administration Assistant who remains calm under pressure. Applicants should be cheerful, enthusiastic, flexible, able to work on their own initiative and have the ability to prioritise their workload to meet demands and deadlines. Confidentiality is of paramount importance.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a friendly supportive school with a very busy school office.

Reporting to the Office Manager, key duties will include front office reception, all responsibilities relating to pupil attendance, the provision of a high quality administrative service to the Headteacher and members of the Senior Leadership Team, the provision of first aid and welfare needs to our pupils together with general office duties. We strive to build excellent relationships with our parents, pupils and the wider school community so the ability to listen and the desire to help are also essential qualities. We require the successful candidate to be confident in greeting visitors to our school in a friendly, polite and professional manner at all times.

Applicants should possess strong IT skills and knowledge of SIMS software would be an advantage. You should have good interpersonal skills and be first aid trained or willing to undertake first aid training if necessary.

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contact Mrs Foster on 01277 653770.

Information about the School

St Peter's Catholic Primary was a National Support School and is now part of the Billericay Teaching Alliance. It is a two-form entry school which holds various awards including Healthy Schools Award and the International ECO-Schools Award, amongst others. 'Outstanding' Ofsted February 2024. 'Outstanding' RE Inspection 2019.