General Administrator/Receptionist, Brighton Part-time, Term Time Only

Patcham High School; Brighton; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated General Administrator/Receptionist to join their team. This part-time role focuses on providing essential support during lunch breaks, managing the reception area, and assisting students and staff across various departments. The ideal candidate will bring a calm demeanor and strong communication skills, thriving in a busy school environment. With opportunities for professional development and a generous benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in the educational sector while enjoying a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Staff discounts

Travel to work schemes

Cycle to work schemes

Gym membership

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy school environment is preferred.
• Calm and confident demeanor required for reception duties.

Responsibilities

• Support during lunch breaks and cover school reception.
• Assist pupils with first aid and supervise students.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Customer service

SIMS knowledge

First aid knowledge

Job description

General Administrator/Receptionist
Part-time, Term Time Only

Required as soon as possible, Admin/Org Role B LGA Pay Scale 4a Point 9-10 £26,409 - £26,835 actual pro rata. Actual pro rata starting salary £4,819 per annum. The hours of work are currently 8 per week from 12.30pm – 2.00pm Monday – Friday during term time and you are paid for 43.89 weeks.

We are looking for an administrator to provide support during the lunch breaks. You will need a calm and confident manner as you will be working across three departments, covering the school reception where you will be meeting visitors. You will be covering student services to triage first aid cases and assist pupils. You will be supporting break duties supervising students and operating the cashless tills.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a busy school environment, be flexible and adaptable, have a pleasant telephone manner, and be helpful and welcoming to all our visitors and students. A working knowledge of SIMS would be a distinct advantage.

We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested, please download an application pack from our school’s website here. Where possible, please email your completed application form to the Headteacher’s PA, Elise Holmes.

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.

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Closing date: Thursday 16th January 2025 at 3pm
Interviews: Soon after closing date