Federation Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Catshill Middle School; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Catshill Middle School is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to join its friendly federation. You will manage the front desk, handle a changing workload and support administrative tasks for the school and nursery.

Working within The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, you will uphold safeguarding and data protection standards, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration across the federation.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise and manage a changing workload.
• Good organisational skills and ability to build relationships.
• Welcomes visitors with professionalism and courtesy at front desk.
• Comply with safeguarding, health, safety, confidentiality and data protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk duties with a welcoming and efficient approach.
• Prioritise workload and support staff with timely administration.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data protection compliance.
• Collaborate with the Administration team to support school operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Technology proficiency

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Data protection awareness

Job description

Catshill Middle, First School & Nursery is welcoming, positive and inclusive. The core purpose of the federation is to provide a nurturing community that challenges all to succeed. You will join a positive and extremely caring staff with a 'can do' attitude to change and development. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated Receptionist, Administrator to join our school. The successful candidate will require the ability to prioritise and manage a frequently changing workload, possess good organisational skills, develop good working relationships with the Administration team and will be a responsible and reliable individual. Key Qualities and Accountabilities:

• strong communication skills and excellent team player
• meticulous attention to detail
• effective organisational, problem solving and multitasking abilities
• proficiency with technology.
• excellent customer service skills, professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm and friendly, even in stressful situations, to ensure a welcoming and efficient front desk experience
• work closely with other staff members to ensure a positive school environment
• maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate inappropriate training activities and support staff in their development and training
• undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job
• be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• attention to detail Both Catshill Middle School and Catshill First School have recently joined the Spire Church of England Learning Trust. This is an exciting time for both schools and all staff. The Spire Trust currently has 6 schools with the joint aim of raising standards and benefiting the children and families the schools serve. The Trust team provides excellent support, enables extensive networking and offers continued career development opportunities and training.

We are also fortunate to be federated which provides us with excellent opportunities for effective transition with our main feeder school and opportunities for staff collaboration. We can offer you a welcoming team committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.