Administrative Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Ibstock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education institution in Ibstock is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a temporary position. You will manage the reception facility, handle phone calls, and assist visitors while providing general clerical support. The ideal candidate will hold a grade C in GCSE Maths and English, possess solid IT skills, and demonstrate excellent communication. The role includes part-time work days on Monday, Thursday, and Friday with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least a grade C in GCSE Maths and English is required.
• Candidate must have good IT skills and experience with information management systems.
• A polite telephone manner and high communication standards are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the reception facility and manage enquiries.
• Sign in visitors and ensure appropriate monitoring.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support.

Skills

IT skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Task prioritization

Education

Grade C in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

This is a temporary position (to cover sick leave) At Ibstock Junior School, we have a new position open for an Administrative Assistant to join a friendly administrative team, providing an efficient point of contact within our reception.

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for overseeing the reception facility, answering calls and dealing with face‑to‑face enquiries, signing in visitors and ensuring all visitors are appropriately monitored, as well as providing general clerical and administrative support and maintaining school records.

Job requirements

• Minimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths and English
• Ability to prioritise tasks on a day‑to‑day basis
• Experience of using information management systems and good IT skills
• A polite manner on the telephone
• A high level of verbal and written communication standards
• Proven ability to show reliability and to work to meet key deadlines

Why join us?

As our Administrative Assistant, you’ll be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous port of call is available for any enquiries, contributing as a key part of a wider team to ensure daily administrative operations run smoothly. You’ll have access to training and professional development opportunities within this post, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of administration.

Applicants are welcome to visit before applying. The post is currently for 3 months, but it is anticipated that this will continue after this period. The post is part of a job share and the working days are Monday, Thursday and Friday.