Reception Administrator

Perranporth Community Primary School; Perranporth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Family-friendly policies

Local Government/Teachers Pension Sche

Job summary

Perranporth Community Primary School is seeking a friendly Reception Administrator to join our busy School Office on a 22.5-hour, term-time only contract. You will be the first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors, handling calls, mail, and basic admin tasks with discretion and a positive approach.

Ideal candidates will be proficient in Microsoft Office, ICT and Arbor MIS (or willing to train). Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential; full training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting is desirable but not essential; full training will be given.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ICT.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming calls and being the first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Front-of-house duties and mail handling.
• Providing administrative support such as filing, photocopying and typing letters.
• Keeping accurate pupil/staff data records (including attendance) and assisting with welfare where needed.

Skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Microsoft Office

Numerate

Discretion/confidentiality

Tools

Arbor MIS

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join our friendly team

Perranporth School is looking to appoint a Reception Administrator to work in our busy School Office. This is initially a permanent variable hours position to start as soon as possible for 22.50 hours per week, term time only.

The school is looking for a committed, enthusiastic and hardworking team member with a good sense of humour to work alongside our existing school team. You will work 'front of house' and be the first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors both in person and on the telephone. Assisting with pupil welfare is also an important part of the position.

The role will include:

• Answering all incoming calls and being the first point of contact for parents andvisitors.
• Opening, sorting and distributing incoming mail.
• Providing administrative support such as filing, photocopying and typing letters.
• Keeping accurate records of pupil/staff data (including attendance).
• To administer basic first aid (training will be provided).

About You:

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, be numerate and have excellent communication and ICT skills. They should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, demonstrate the ability to work using their own initiative and be discreet and confidential.

Experience of working in a school and the use of Arbor (or an MIS database) is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.