Job description
V-Recruit are excited to be working in partnership with one of the UKs most forward thinking, recognised and respected Multi-Academy Trusts to recruit a School Administration Assistant/Receptionist for one of their Secondary and Sixth Form/Post 16 Academies, based in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
This is initially a temporary contract for the purposes of sickness cover and additional administration support across the school.
Required from as soon as possible – we would expect that the position would be required for a substantial period of time and is likely to go to the end of the Academic Year but is open-ended.
37 hours per week, term time only in the first instance but should you wish to work through the school holidays, there will be some availability to do so.
£11 per hour, plus accrued holiday pay
Working hours are 8am-4pm with 30 minutes lunch per day.
Main duties and responsibilities to include:
- Answering incoming communications to the Academy
- Greeting and dealing with all visitors to the Academy
- Ensuring all visitors to the Academy are recorded and have completed the relevant signing in process.
- Issuing visitors with relevant lanyards, to ensure safeguarding processes are met.
- Opening, distribution and franking of all post delivered to and sent from the Academy.
- Checking and distribution of parcels delivered to the Academy.
- Providing radio contact for the SLT team via two-way radio
- General administration and typing duties including:
- Assisting with internal and external meeting arrangements, including room and catering booking, preparation of agendas and papers, distribution of appropriate papers, and minute-taking as required.
- Assisting staff and students who come to the Admin office
- Undertaking filing on a regular basis, ensuring filing systems are kept up to date
- Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the academy’s policies and procedures
- Complying with Child Safeguarding Procedures, including respecting confidentiality, GDPR and data protection
The chosen candidate will be personable, confident, and professional and take pride in all aspects of their work. This will be a fast paced, varied role which would suit someone with a strong administrative background and busy reception experience. Ideally some experience within an educational and setting would be advantageous, but full training will be given to the chosen candidate.
The successful candidate will be well supported, and have extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, including the opportunity to apply for any internal, permanent positions that become available in the Academy, or across the Trust.
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In the interests of Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment; Full, enhanced vetting procedures will be strictly followed for all successful applicants, and employment will only be formally offered subject to these checks being satisfied in full. This role will be subject to a clear Enhanced DBS – this will be paid for by V-Recruit.
If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss other opportunities with this client, please contact V-Recruit on 01709 288882 as soon as possible.
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 16 weeks
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
- Reception: 1 year (preferred)
- Working within a school: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: School reception/admin Worksop