Receptionist
Ref: SCH-RET-0182 5 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Suport Staff Pay Scale | 4 - 5The Role
The role in a nutshell
As a Receptionist you will support the Senior Administrator at the Academy in the areas of finance, HR, payroll, admissions and the school administration office. You will also be the first point of contact for our pupils, colleagues and any visitors including our parents and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have:
• experience of working in a school office or similar
• excellent communication skills
• an eye for detail
• a welcoming and professional attitude
• have good literacy / numeracy skills
• exceptional prioritisation skills
Benefits
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| Cycle to Work Scheme | |
| Health Assured | |
| Local Government Pension Scheme | |
Qualifications
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| Educated to grade 4 or above at GCSE level in English and Maths |
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| Working towards or achieved an Administrative or Business qualification |
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| Evidence of accredited professional development within a field relevant to the post |
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Skills
| Experience | |
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| Administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure |
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| Competent literacy skills and competent with a wide-range of business administrative software packages |
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| Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbal |
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| Ability to work independently and act on initiative, identifying problems and providing solutions |
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| Ability to build and maintain effective relationships whilst showing tact, diplomacy, empathy, and professionalism always |
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| Strong time management skills |
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| Experience of maintaining and operating specialist ICT packages including databases and financial systems |
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| Experience of managing resources including ordering, receipting, cataloguing and coordination of maintenance of equipment |
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| Experience of working as an administrator in a busy, fast paced environment |
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| Experience of handling and processing confidential information |
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| Experience of working in an educational environment |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Accuracy and strong attention to detail |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| A genuine commitment to safeguarding children and young people |
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| Willingness to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities |
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| Welcoming, professional, and calm manner |
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| Hard working, with a desire to deliver high standards |
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Safeguarding Information
The Raleigh Education Trust (the “Trust”) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Creating a culture of safety and vigilance for our pupils is of paramount importance, we aim to:
(a) create and maintain a safe environment
(b) manage situations should child welfare concerns arise
(c) create an atmosphere of trust in which pupils feel confident to confide any concern
(d) help young people to understand the difference between acceptable and non - acceptable behaviour
(e) teach pupils to stay safe from harm
Pupils are taught about safeguarding, including E-safety as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. All staff within the Trust take welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk about anything that worries them.
Westbury Academy
Chingford Road
Bilborough
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 3BT
Michelle Craughwell
m.craughwell@westbury.ral... https://westbury.raleightrust.org/