Receptionist/Admin Assistant

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant required for January 2018 

Band 1 Step 2 - £19,299 (pro rata £16,911.35p term time only). 

36 hours weekly Monday to Friday   

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: 

  • To be able to be the first point of contact for all staff, students and visitors, providing an efficient and welcoming reception environment and dealing effectively with all enquiries.

  • To provide an efficient and effective administrative service including distribution and despatch of post and dealing with general enquiries from staff, students and visitors.

  • Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing together with the ability to respond to a variety of audiences and stakeholders.

  • Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to use own initiative and be proactive in the management of own workload

  • Excellent IT skills with experience of using bespoke management information systems and/or other database experience.

  • The ability to work well in a team and to stay calm and cheerful under pressure

  • Willingness to train as a first-aider.

  • An understanding of an educational environment and the needs of inner‐city students in the 3‐11 age range.

  • An ability to empathise with the Christian ethos of the school and the progress and success of the students.

  • An awareness of some of the key developments in education.

  • An understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Opportunities policies.   

In return the school can offer:

  • supportive, motivated colleagues

  • support  to develop an area of expertise

  • the opportunity to be part of a progressive and improving organisation

  • an exciting and rewarding working environment

Should you require further information or application pack please go to our website www.stpeaton.org.uk