Administration Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Portishead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD and growth opportunities

Apprenticeships

Wellbeing support and helpline

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount retail platform

Job summary

Portishead Primary School in Portishead is seeking an Administrator/Receptionist for the school office. The role is 16 hours a week during term time, with three INSET days, offering two Wednesday-to-Friday patterns. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, keeping the office running smoothly and ensuring everyone has a positive experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to give a warm, professional welcome to visitors and families.
• Organised, able to manage competing priorities.
• Good IT and administrative skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff.
• Keep the school office running smoothly.
• Give everyone visiting or contacting the school a positive experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Welcoming visitors

Organised

IT skills

Teamwork

Job description

Administrator/Receptionist post in the school office at Portishead Primary School, part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership multi-academy trust, on a permanent basis. The role is the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, keeping the office running smoothly. It is 16 hours a week during term time only, with three INSET days, and offers a choice of two Wednesday-to-Friday patterns. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online search.

What the job involves

• Act as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff
• Keep the school office running smoothly
• Give everyone visiting or contacting the school a positive experience

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to give a warm, professional welcome to visitors and families
• Organised, able to manage competing priorities
• Good IT and administrative skills
• Works effectively as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Online search at shortlisting
• Suitability to work with children and young people

Other

• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Shares a commitment to giving children and families the very best experience

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent CPD and individual growth opportunities
• Apprenticeships
• Wellbeing support, including a 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discount retail platform
• Collaborative working across the Trust community