Part time Receptionist and Administration Assistant

TipTopJob; London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant community school in Plumstead is seeking a part-time Receptionist and Administration Assistant. The role involves managing visitor access, handling enquiries, and supporting the administration team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and customer care skills, along with administration experience. The position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional Development

Supportive Colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience in administration work is essential.
• Flexible and proactive approach required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure visitors are recorded and accompanied.
• Handle enquiries from parents, students, and staff.

Skills

Communication

Customer Care

Administration

IT Skills

Job description

Job Title: Part-time Receptionist and Administration Assistant

Location: Plumstead, South East

Salary: Salary Scale 3 GBP 16,802 (Actual gross salary)

Job Type: Permanent/Full-time (22.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year). Actual working hours: 12.30pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Closing Date: Tuesday 29th May at midday

Plumstead Manor is a thriving community school whose goal is to provide a world-class education through our vision of excellence for all. This fundamental goal is supported by our core values of pride, ambition, respect, and teamwork, which infuse all our work together. We aim to release the full potential of every young person during their seven-year journey with us and support them to go beyond what they ever thought possible.

About The Role

We are looking for a receptionist with administration experience who has a commitment to the education of young people to work as part of our vibrant administration team.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring visitors and contractors do not gain access to the school unless accompanied and are recorded in the school's visitors book system.
2. Ensuring students do not leave the premises other than at agreed times, dealing with enquiries from parents, students, and staff, and producing a range of documents and reports as requested by the Office Manager, Head of Sixth Form, and others.

About You

It is essential that you have a flexible and proactive approach and the ability to work as part of a team. You will need excellent communication and customer care skills, experience of administration work, and good IT skills.

Benefits

We offer an interesting and varied role, the opportunity to work with supportive and friendly colleagues, and opportunities for further professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

References will be automatically requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a DBS check before taking up the post.

If you're interested in the role and would like to apply, please click APPLY and monitor your emails for our application form, which is also available on our website.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles such as School Admin Assistant, Administrative Officer, Office Administrator, Administration Clerk, General Administration, Office Assistant, Reception Administrator, Secretary, or Support Administrator may also be considered for this role.