Front of House Receptionist

5 days per week. 
7 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Start and finish time: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm with breaks

Responsible to: Office Manager

The Orion is a large four form entry primary school set to grow to around 1,000 pupils over the next few years and we have a wonderful staff team. Together, pupils and staff make this school a fantastic place to work.

We are now well established in our state of the art new school and are looking for a very special person to be the first point of friendly and welcoming contact for all our visitors. The successful candidate will be smart, presentable and able to build a strong rapport with parents, contractors, visitors and guests from all walks of life on school business. You will have previous experience as a receptionist and a charming, helpful hands-on approach with a can-do attitude.

You will also be required to carry out administrative and clerical tasks as part of a busy school office team, and so we especially want to hear from you if you are organised, efficient, have excellent administrative skills and a good eye for detail. If you are used to the school environment that would be welcome too.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Front of house reception and hospitality, answering calls and forwarding messages
• General administrative and clerical support for the Principal and school

Ideally, the candidate would have:

• A friendly, professional and welcoming manner
• Sound organisation and administration skills
• Familiarity with a school environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages and school database systems (we use Integris)
• An ability to work pro-actively both independently, and as part of a team
• A sense of humour!

We can offer:

• A positive school environment with children who are great to be with
• A well organised and well-led staff team
• A very special place to work as part of the Gold Star Federation with our sister school Goldbeaters Primary School

If you would like to:

• Feel a real buzz at work
• Share our unique vision
• Work with staff who really do have a team spirit second to none

… then, we would like to hear from you!

Book your place on our informal open morning session on Wednesday 18th July to find out more about the Federation and meet the school office team

Please get in touch with Charmaine Martin, Office Manager office@orion.barnetmail.net 020 8205 9324

Closing date for applications Friday 27 July 2018
Interview date Friday 3 August 2018

For an application form, job description and person specification please see Barnet Jobs website: www.jobs.barnet.gov.uk or contact: The Orion Primary School office: office@orion.barnetmail.net

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to two satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

The Gold Star Federation
Gold Star Primary Learning - Anything is Possible!

The Orion Primary School
Grahame Park Way
London
NW7 2AL
Tel 0208 205 9324
www.goldstarfederation.org.uk

Goldbeaters Primary School
Thirleby Rd
Edgware
HA8 OHA
Tel 0208 959 6033
www.goldstarfederation.org.uk