Receptionist and Administration Support Assistant

Start date:   As soon as possible

Hours per week:   23 hrs 45 mins / Part time / Term time only / Permanent

Wednesday 7:45am – 4pm

Thursday 7:45am – 4:30pm

Friday 7:45am – 4pm

With a 30 minute unpaid lunch break

Salary: Grade 3 - £22,366 to £23,114 (pro rata £12,139 to £12,545)

Penwortham Priory Academy are looking to recruit a proactive, adaptable and highly organised individual, for a multi-faceted role within our school. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate, who will report directly to the Office Manager. 

Penwortham Priory Academy is led by an aspirational Principal, together with a Senior Leadership Team and staff who are committed, positive and willing to evolve. Priory’s aim is to be ‘First Choice, Locally Respected, and Nationally Recognised’.

The role encompasses the following distinct areas:

• Reception duties including welcoming visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine queries
• General clerical and administrative support, including word processing, collating information i.e. reports, and reprographics, filing/archiving, distributing mail, postage, room bookings, lost property and ad hoc tasks as required
• Maintaining and updating manual and computerised records
• Maintaining stock and ordering supplies, checking of incoming deliveries, the distribution and storage of stock
• Assisting with the preparation and running of school events
• General pupil welfare support, where required, including liaison with staff and parents
• Support to other members of the Academy Management Team with their activities
• Undertake the role of First Aider.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, and possess a positive, proactive and solution-led approach to work, with the ability to manage competing demands. Experience of working in a reception and/or administrative position is an essential requirement for this post.

Typical working hours will be:

• Wednesday 7:45am – 4pm
• Thursday 7:45am – 4:30pm
• Friday 7:45am – 4pm
• A degree of flexibility will be required to support evening meetings and events

As a school we are committed to continuous staff development and relevant training will be made available to the successful candidate.