Brent Knoll School - Receptionist/Administration Assistant

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT REQUIRED ASAP

We are seeking a friendly, helpful, self-motivated, enthusiastic and energetic person to work as a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant primarily to be ‘the face’ of Brent Knoll. You will provide excellent front of house receptionist support for the school as well as providing administrative support for the Senior Leadership and the Admin Team.

Responsibilities will include; 

• Undertaking reception duties, answering telephone calls and dealing with face to face and telephone enquiries, liaising with parents, governors, staff, pupils, outside agencies and all visitors to the school
• Maintain manual and computerised records and the school management information system
• Sort and distribute all incoming mail and parcels
• Pupil dinner money administration
• Book open mornings, minibuses and rooms as required
• Assist in administration of clubs, trips etc
• Provide general administrative support such as photocopying, filing, routine correspondence
• Undertake any other duties required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the admin department of the school
• Any other duties commensurate with the scale of the post

Brent Knoll is an all age (4-16 years) special school for children with a range of special educational needs. The majority of pupils have social and communication difficulties including autism. In September 2015 the school moved to a brand new purpose built building with outstanding facilities which have provided new and exciting opportunities for enriching the curriculum and learning.

Staff at Brent Knoll benefit from an excellent team ethos. We encourage all staff to be active in their professional development and a comprehensive package of induction will be provided along with the opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge through training. We are committed to the well-being of our staff and offer a programme of activities in support of this

At Brent Knoll we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Salary Details

Lewisham Scale SC4N, spine points 8 – 10 currently £27,507 p.a. to £28,419 p.a. (this is the full time, all year round salary which will be pro rata for term time only plus 4 weeks, 35 hours per week)

Hours

The post is for 35 hours per week, 5 days per week, 8am to 4pm. TERM TIME (39 WEEKS) PLUS 4 WEEKS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL HOLIDAY COVER.

How To Apply

Please complete the application form and the safer recruitment form attached and send to hr@brentknollschool.co.uk or by post to the school.  CVs are not accepted.

Closing date

Closing date for applications is Friday 3 February 2023

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 6 February 2023

(interview dates can be subject to change)