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Job Ref No. ECC8823329-53S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Point 5
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 01/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 9th November 2026 Shortlisting Starts:  02/11/2026

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Receptionist / Admin Assistant - Part Time (21 hours)

Monday 8:30am-4:00pm; Thursday 9:00am-4:30pm; Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our friendly, busy and dedicated school office team. The successful candidate will join us as soon as possible following the successful completion of the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will:

· Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate positively, professionally and helpfully with parents, children and colleagues.

· Have excellent interpersonal skills and a calm, friendly and professional approach.

· Be flexible, well organised and able to prioritise effectively.

· Be able to work well under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

· Have confident ICT skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google applications.

· Be willing to undertake training and obtain a Paediatric First Aid qualification, which will be required for the role. Training will be provided. The successful candidate will also be expected to support the school in responding to children's first aid and medical needs.

We are looking for someone who will be a welcoming and positive first point of contact for our school community and who will contribute fully to the smooth running of our busy school office.

Visits to our school

Visits to St George's are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. We are happy to be flexible with appointment times. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit and find out more about our school. Further information about St George's can also be found on our school website.

Information about the School

St. George's is a living community that strives to provide an outstanding education for all our children through the combined efforts of teachers, parents, support staff, governors and parishioners.

Our Vision is the starting point for all that we do:

At St George’s, God calls us by name to love, learn and achieve together, safe in the palm of His hands.

‘I have called you by your name; you are mine’ Isaiah 43

We aim to be a Christian community and witnesses to Christ, where all can experience and grow in Christian love, through God's word and the gifts of His sacraments, and through prayer and personal example.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Mrs A Delgado
Eagle Way, Shoeburyness
Essex, SS3 9RN
Telephone: 01702 293522
Email: finance@st-georges.southend.sch.uk

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