Administrative Assistant

Heron Park Primary Academy; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Heron Park Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant for a permanent, part-time role. You will be the first friendly point of contact for the school community, delivering an efficient reception service and safeguarding admin for visitors.

The ideal candidate will have reception experience, a warm and professional manner, strong organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working as part of a team to support pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a reception role or front-desk environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Strong organisational abilities to juggle multiple tasks in a busy school setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and providing a welcoming, helpful service.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming reception service and act as first point of contact for the school community.
• Assist with safeguarding administration of visitors and maintain orderly access to the premises.

Skills

Reception experience

Warm, friendly, professional

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Job description

Heron Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Administrative Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis.

As the first point of contact with the school community, this role provides an efficient and welcoming reception service and ensures appropriate safeguarding administration of visitors.

We would love to hear from you if:

1. you have previous experience of reception work
2. you have a warm, friendly, and professional manner
3. you have strong organisational skills and can manage multiple tasks in a busy school environment
4. you have excellent communication skills, both verbal, and written, and can build positive relationships with school users
5. you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

1. A supportive team who place our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
2. Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
3. A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
4. A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
5. The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
6. Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
7. Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.