Administrator/Receptionist Woodley, North West England, England
Job description
Administrator / Receptionist
- Permanent, Full time
- 37 Hours per week: Mon – Thu 8am – 16:00, Fri: 8am – 15:30
- Salary: Term Time only - Grade 4: £18,665-£20,071
- To start: Immediately
The Bulmershe are looking for an Administrator/Receptionist to join our friendly and vibrant school. The role will be to provide full, general support to the school, including administration tasks, Reception duties and organising staff cover. Reporting to the Assistant School Business Manager, previous experience in a school would be ideal, however due to the supportive nature at the school, this role would also suit an office junior.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake day to day administration duties as directed by the line manager
- Deal with daily correspondence, telephone calls, standard letters, reports, receive, distribute and frank mail
- Act as school receptionist; meet all visitors to the school, deal with general parental enquiries by telephone, take messages and refer matters which are not of a routine nature to the appropriate person
- Undertake the day to day administration duties to support the teaching and learning of students in the school as directed by the senior leadership team, including behaviour management and work experience
- To help with the organisation of staff cover and first aid administration
- Be responsible for student intake and exit administration (including primary admissions) and maintain SIMS database
- Support parent and open evenings with administrative duties prior to school events
- To be responsible for the typing, updating, photocopying, scanning and the distribution of reports and forms (e.g. school policies, school prospectus, staff manuals etc)
- Establish and maintain administrative systems in order that the tasks undertaken by the line manager can be successfully completed
- Book courses for staff and arrange supply cover where necessary, following school’s guidelines, and book all transport required by the school
- Assist with administration and engagement with teachers, parents and students for trips and events
- Any other duties that reasonably fall within the remit of the post, which may be allocated after consultation with the postholder
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Good communication skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Organisational skills – able to prioritise workload
- Tact, diplomacy, confidentiality and sensitivity
- Able to use Word, Excel and Outlook
- Quick to learn systems and processes
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to set up and maintain records and filing systems
- An ability to speak with confidence and accuracy, using clear sentence structures and vocabulary
- NVQ level 2 (administration) or equivalent would be beneficial but not essential
Personal Qualities
- A flexible approach to work
- A sense of responsibility
- Tact and diplomacy
- Integrity
Why join The Bulmershe School
The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed local authority, 11-18 school of approximately 1,400 students, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding.
We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.
How to Apply
If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
Ready to apply? Email your interest and CV to our Assistant School Business Manager, Mrs Bagley-Kelly, who will send you our application form and vacancy pack.
The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £18,665.00-£20,071.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AdminFT
