Part-Time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - Lee Chapel Primary School & Nursery

Shorefields; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Basildon is seeking a Part-Time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to support their busy school office. The role involves being the first point of contact for inquiries, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth communication within the school. Candidates should possess solid experience in office administration, excellent communication skills, and a friendly demeanor towards students and staff. The position offers 32 hours of work per week during term time only with a competitive annual salary.

Qualifications

• Solid office administrative experience is essential.
• Excellent telephone manner and good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for telephone and face-to-face enquiries.
• Administer first aid to pupils when necessary.
• Assist with monitoring the 'admin' email account.

Skills

Communication

Administrative skills

First Aid

Microsoft Word

Outlook

SIMS

Initiative

Time management

Job description

Part-Time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - Lee Chapel Primary School & Nursery

Job Ref No. ECC2578-104S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: £18,118 per annum

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 13/07/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 17/07/25

Employment Type: Permanent Contract

Hours: 32 hrs per week (Term Time only)

Salary: Essex School's Pay Scale - Scale 2 Spine Point 4 - actual starting salary £18,118 (including fringe but excluding pending 2025 pay award)

Working Pattern: 09:35 - 16:30 Monday toThursday and 09:40 - 16:30 Friday

Lee Chapel Primary School & Nursery is an OFSTED rated "Outstanding" school and is looking to appoint an experienced Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join their busy school office.

The successful candidate will undertake the following duties:-

• Be the first point of contact for both telephone and face to face enquiries, taking and passing on messages as required.
• Answering basic admissions queries and referring any more complex matters to the Admissions Officer.
• Assisting with the monitoring of the "admin" e-mail account and dealing with/passing on e-mails as appropriate.
• Be responsible for checking attendance at after-school clubs and contacting parents of children who have not attended to establish their whereabouts.
• Dealing with School Money queries and taking payments.
• Photocopying of exam papers.
• General clerical and admin duties as required.
• Administering First Aid to pupils.

We are looking for a candidate:

• With solid office administrative experience (school office experience preferable but not essential).
• With solid knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and SIMS (SIMS experience preferable but not essential).
• With excellent communication skills and a welcoming, positive outlook.
• Who is efficient, versatile and able to work on their own initiative.
• Who has an excellent telephone manner & can record and pass on messages accurately.
• Who is able to prioritise their own work load & plan effectively.
• Who can remain calm under pressure and have a positive and sunny disposition.
• Who is confident to administer first aid to pupils.

Applicants are asked to take note of the interview date, as regrettably, this is the only date available due to the school's busy diary.

Lee Chapel Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Sue Jackson
The Knares, Basildon
Essex, SS16 5RU Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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