Apprentice Office Administrator & Receptionist

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to support its administrative functions. The role includes providing reception services, managing communications, and ensuring the welfare of students and visitors. This is a vital position contributing to the smooth running of school operations through effective organization and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or administrative role is preferred.
• Ability to follow protocols related to child welfare and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and switchboard support to the school.
• Handle clerical tasks for administrative functions.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail.

Skills

Communication

Clerical Support

Multitasking

Customer Service

Job description

Job Purpose

To act as Receptionist/Administrator in the school office, by providing support for a range of office functions

Key Responsibilities

Providing reception and switchboard support to the school

Providing clerical support to the school’s administrative function

Receiving, signing in and dealing with or directing pupils, parents and other school visitors as appropriate

Taking telephone calls and delivering messages as appropriate

Receiving and sorting incoming mail for delivery to appropriate staff

Recording, stamping/franking and posting outgoing mail

Routine word processing, as and when required

To upload new information to the school website Individuals have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people he/she is responsible for or comes into contact with.

To ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety

To undertake appropriate professional development including adhering to the principle of performance management.

To adhere to the ethos of the school

Any other duties as commensurate within the grade in order to ensure the smooth running of the school

To promote the agreed vision and aims of the school To set an example of personal integrity and professionalism Attendance at appropriate staff meetings and parents evenings