Office Administrator Welwyn
Job description
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We are currently looking for an Office Administrator to join our team in Welwyn.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the successful running of the School Office. You will present a positive image of the school to both parents and the local community.
About Sherrardswood School
Education is a balance of many things. We strive to develop both the mind and body, balancing the needs of the individual with the needs of our community. We teach the importance of structure and self-discipline as the foundation for taking charge of one's own success, aiming to nurture and encourage the talents of every child through a flexible and broad curriculum. We achieve this in a friendly, yet purposeful learning environment, combining education with a variety of extracurricular activities and sports. Together, our pupils and staff enjoy a full and rewarding school life.
About the Position
- Deal with queries and provide information and advice about the school and school activities for parents, pupils and visitors in person, by telephone and by email
- Answer the telephone courteously and with sensitivity and confidence, using initiative as required and forwarding detailed messages as appropriate
- Ensure the provision of a pleasant and efficient reception as first point of contact for parents and visitors to the school. To receive visitors warmly, ensuring that they sign in, offering refreshments, and answering any queries
- To provide a full range of secretarial skills to cover work generated by the Head Teacher
- Part of this role will involve safeguarding responsibilities including the reporting of any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Team
About you
- Experience working in a busy office environment
- General administration and secretarial skills
- Honest and reliable
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Kind and approachable
If you feel that this post may be of interest to you, we would warmly welcome your application. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact the school directly.
Once you have submitted your application, we will send you an Application Form to complete or you can download an Application Form from our website; https://www.sherrardswood.co.uk/vacancies/
Contract Type: Part time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 4 Hours per Day, All Year Round
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 per annum Pro Rata
Start Date: Immediate start
Sherrardswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Welwyn, AL6 0BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
