Administrator Reception/Admin

TES FE News; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Colchester is seeking an experienced Administrator for Admin/Reception. This role involves assisting with enquiries, ensuring safeguarding checks, and managing trip administration. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail and compassion in communication. Full-time hours with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience in customer service or administration is preferred.
• First aid qualification is a plus, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enquiries by phone or in person.
• Ensure all safeguarding checks are completed for visitors.
• Support administration of trips including payments and confirmations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate communication

IT proficiency

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

Job Overview

Join a Community Where Everyone Feels They Belong at Philip Morant School and College. Are you a passionate individual who holds high expectations and aims for excellence? Are you ready to use your skills to contribute to a community where everyone feels they belong?

Are you wanting to work as a part of a team whose purpose is to enable every member of the community to feel they belong? Do you have the skills to contribute to a learning environment that enables staff and students to be the best they can be?

Philip Morant School and College was judged as “Good” in all areas by Ofsted in September 2023. We are looking for an Administrator for Admin/Reception who can be a key part in our ongoing improvement journey.

Our school is a calm and orderly place. We work hard to ensure everyone feels welcome. As the largest school in Colchester we have exceptional facilities. Through the Sigma Trust there are many opportunities to work with staff in other schools and to have opportunities for development.

Living and breathing our vision and values starts from interview day, with every applicant welcomed by the Headteacher. From there every member of staff is part of a strong team and support and opportunity is always available.

Our main office is the first place visitors and parents experience as they enter our school. It is busy yet we demonstrate our vision and values as we welcome and seek to support everyone.

A key part of this role will be supporting the administration of our many trips and events. This requires a strong attention to detail and skills to deal with many enquiries, chase up payments and confirmation and ensure our robust procedures are all in place for every trip.

If you are not already first aid qualified we will provide first aid training so you can provide back up support to our regular medical staff.

Key Details

• The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week (8am - 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am - 3:30pm on a Friday)
• This is a 41-week-per-year role, which includes term time, non-pupil days, and an additional 2 weeks during school closure periods.

A Day In The Life

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Assisting with enquiries by phone or in person
• Ensuring all safeguarding checks have been completed on all visitors who enter the school
• Supporting the administration of trips including collecting payments, dealing with enquiries, producing trip packs.

What We're Looking For

You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• The ability to listen to enquiries with compassion and find the best way to help
• A strong attention to detail and able to manage multiple tasks
• Confidence with IT packages and good literacy and numeracy skills

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight, Tuesday 7th October via My New Term or the following link: https://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/join-us/opportunities-with-us