School Receptionist and Office Administrator
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 2 (Point 11-15)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As Soon As Possible
- Apply by:
- 28 September 2018
Job overview
PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST & OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
SALARY: Grade 2 (Point 11-15) depending on experience
REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
36 hours per week (Term time + 1 week)
The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational 11 – 18 school. Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do, producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.
We are seeking a part-time Receptionist to work in our busy School Office (8.15am until 3.45pm Monday to Friday). They would also be required to work an additional 5 days during the School Holidays on essential school dates ie. Exam results days and School Admissions deadlines.
The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting visitors, answering the telephone, dealing with the daily post, drafting of letters, collating reports, responsible for Lower and Upper School Prizegiving, Student Leave of Absence and Late Book register, assisting with the Medical Room and various administrative tasks connected with this work.
Applicants for this varied and challenging post will be:
• Presentable
• PC literate (a good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel and Publisher essential)
• Knowledge of SIMS, Go4 Schools and Parentmail would be an advantage but training will be given
• Articulate, with good organisational and communication skills
• The ability to multi-task
• A current First Aid at Work qualification would be an advantage but training can be given.
Application forms (Support Staff) can be downloaded from our website at www.cooperscoborn.org.uk.
Completed applications should be emailed to Samantha Durrell, HR Admin Assistant, at recruitment@cooperscoborn.co.uk
Closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 28th September 2018 at Noon Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date
The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service)
The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, if the situation arises.
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About The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
- The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
- St. Mary's Lane, Upminster
- Essex
- RM14 3HS
- United Kingdom
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School in Upminster is a dynamic 11-18 co-educational school for 1,467 pupils. Our roots date back to 1536. While focusing clearly on academic achievement, we aim to provide a liberal education which recognises and develops the potential of every pupils, within a caring, supportive and friendly environment, thus helping our pupils in their preparation to become full and effective citizens.
The School is designated as having a religious character and upholds Christian principles embodied in our motto "Love as Brethren". Religious Education is a compulsory part of the School curriculum.
We value tradition, innovation and independence. We maintain high standards of discipline and reward effort, attainment and creativity. These values are nurtured both through the School's broad and balanced curriculum and through its exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities. We excel in the fields of Music and Drama and have been awarded Sportsmark Gold for Excellence in Sport and the Artsmark for excellence in the Performing Arts. We are national finalists in 14 different sports. Nearly half of our pupils play musical instruments and participate in the 24 different orchestras, bands and ensembles. Our School drama and musical productions are of professional standard.
The School enjoys the active support of its parent Livery Company, the Worshipful Company of Coopers, through the Coopers' Company and Coborn Educational Foundation.
We are fortunate in having pupils who are highly motivated in both their work and play and live up to the high standards expected of them.
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