Administrator and Receptionist

Shaw Education Trust; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An education trust in the UK seeks a friendly and proactive Reception / Admin Assistant. This role involves greeting visitors, handling calls, and supporting a variety of administrative tasks to enhance office efficiency. Applicants should have strong communication skills and be able to work well in a diverse team. The position offers a salary from £18,984 to £19,283 with generous holiday and benefits, emphasizing a supportive environment for staff and pupils.

Benefits

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount For Teachers Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Institute of Education opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or reception role is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a caring attitude towards pupils.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and serve as the first point of contact.
• Handle phone calls and inquiries with professionalism.
• Maintain records and manage correspondence.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the school community.
• Uphold safeguarding and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and organised approach

Ability to work well with a diverse team

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a friendly, organised, and proactive Reception / Admin Assistant to join us. The role will include: Being the first point of contact at our school reception, greeting visitors and handling calls with professionalism and care. Supporting with a range of administrative tasks such as maintaining records, managing correspondence, and assisting with general office duties. Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the wider needs of the school community. Ensuring safeguarding, confidentiality, and compliance are upheld at all times.

Person Profile

If you are approachable, highly organised, and thrive in a busy and varied role, we would love to hear from you. Our pupils would like someone who is: Funny, happy, caring, keeps us safe and helps us to learn!

School Context

We value Community - Resilience - Wellbeing - Respect - Empowerment. At the Russett School we seek to prepare our learners for life through prioritising skills required to meet their full potential. Through our specialist curriculum, our children and young people are empowered through a strong emphasis on the of individual communication strategies and life skills. Our Russett team provide enriching and safe environments, where our pupils are encouraged to develop independence, whilst promoting well-being for a happy and fulfilled future.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and serve as the first point of contact at the school reception.
• Handle phone calls and inquiries with professionalism and care.
• Maintain records, manage correspondence, and support general office duties.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the wider needs of the school community.
• Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and compliance are upheld at all times.

Qualifications

No specific academic qualification is required, but we welcome applicants who have experience in an administrative or reception role, excellent communication skills, a proactive and organised approach, and the ability to work well with a diverse team.

Benefits

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years' service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Free Discount For Teachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

Salary and Working Hours

Actual Salary: £18,984 - £19,283; Working hours: 32.5 hours per week working 39 weeks a year