Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Hook, South East England, England
Job description
Sherfield School
Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to view full details please visit to see full job description please visit https://www.sherfieldschool.co.uk/vacancies
To commence as soon as possible
Salary: Competitive – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus two weeks.
We are seeking to appoint a Receptionist / Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team with excellent organisation and communication skills.
We are keen to receive applications from proactive and driven individuals who can demonstrate experience of working in a similar environment. Training will be available.
You will need to be a confident user of IT including Word, Excel and Outlook and have a good standard of education to include Maths and English at GCSE level (grade A*-C minimum or equivalent). Experience of using iSAMS or similar package would be an advantage.
If you have the following skills and experience, we would like to hear from you:
- Previous experience of database and telephone systems;
- Previous experience as a receptionist in a busy, customer focused environment;
- Basic to intermediate level in MS Word and Excel.
- Previous experience of working within a school.
The successful applicant will join our team of talented, committed and diligent support staff, all of whom are aligned in their passion for ensuring that all pupils receive a high quality education and leave us as well qualified and well-rounded young adults.
This is a permanent full time post, working 37.5 hours per week term time only plus two weeks, between the hours Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm. We offer a competitive salary and a fantastic working and learning environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly, covering for other members of the administration team in their absence and taking part in other school events. Benefits include:
- Contributory Pension Scheme;
- In-house training;
- Up to 50% discount on school fees for 2 children attending Sherfield School, pro-rata’d if part time.
Full details of the post and an application form may be obtained from the Sherfield School website.
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All candidates are required to complete an application form in full. Please note that applications must be made on the School’s application form and accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 500 words.
To apply, please send your letter and Sherfield application form to: Stacey McFadyen, PA to the Executive Head [email protected]
Applications will be considered on receipt and an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position you do so as soon as possible.
Closing Date for Applications: 15th May 2023
Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.
Sherfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including checks with past employers.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £15,383.73-£24,639.35 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hook: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
