Job Description

Receptionist and Administration Assistant

Hours per week: 36.50

Hours of work: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 3.30pm Friday (30 minute unpaid lunch break)

(term time only plus inset days)

Scale 2 - point 4-5 (£25,185 - £25,583 fte) Actual salary (21,376 - £21,705)

Job Description

We are seeking a professional, helpful, organised and dedicated person to join the Office Team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, supporting staff and helping to keep a busy school office running smoothly whilst maintaining a professional attitude.

Key Responsibilities include:

· To answer phone calls and deal with face-to-face enquiries

· To use ICT to communicate with parents, as well as face to face communication, over the phone or through emails and letters

· To provide general administrative support to a high and accurate standard - including trips, immunisations, after-school clubs.

We are looking for someone who:

· enjoys working with children

· has experience of administrative work in a busy office environment

· has excellent written skills and ICT skills, with the ability to multi-task

· Excellent telephone manner with the ability to record and pass on accurate messages

· is able to work as part of a supportive team

· can communicate effectively with both children and colleagues

· can maintain a professional manner when dealing with parents

· can maintain a positive disposition and remain calm under pressure

· can ensure the safety and good conduct of pupils across the school site

· understands and complies with confidentiality requirements

· has the ability to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students' welfare

· has GCSE Maths and English (grade 4-9 or equivalent)

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook or google is essential

· Knowledge of schools MIS system desirable

What we can offer you:

Friendly and supportive staff team
Training and development opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
If you would like to book a visit to the school or have any questions, please contact Donna Brown the Admin Manager on 01268 761252 or email dbrown@castledon.org

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We follow safer requirement procedures and practise; appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

Information about the School

Castledon School is a community specialist school for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs from Year 1 to 14.