Reception and Administration Assistant

Oasis Community Learning; Gillingham; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Oasis Academy Skinner Street in Gillingham, Kent, seeks an experienced Reception and Administrative Assistant to run the front desk, answer calls, greet visitors and support day-to-day clerical tasks.

Hours are 08:00–14:00, Monday to Friday, term-time only plus five staff development days, with a fixed-term contract to July 2027. The post offers training and development within our friendly school team.

Formación

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or higher.
• Ability to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basis.
• Experience using information management systems and strong IT skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication standards.
• Reliability and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the reception facility and front desk operations.
• Answer calls and handle face-to-face enquiries.
• Sign in visitors and monitor access to the site.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support.
• Maintain school records and carry out admin tasks.

Conocimientos

IT skills

Communication

Prioritisation

Organisation

Educación

GCSE Maths & English

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

EmployerOasis Academy Skinner StreetLocationGillingham, KentContract TypeFixed term contractHoursPart TimeContract LengthFTC to July 2027SalaryPoint 4-8 £26, 016 - £27,709 FTEPosted3rd November 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleExpires17th November 2026 11:59 AMContract TypeFixed term contractStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1582166Job ReferencePOSI0000014113Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :Fixed term contractContract Length: FTC to July 2027Job ID: 1582166At Oasis Academy Skinner Street, we have a new position open for an experienced Reception and Administrative Assistant to join our friendly administrative team, providing an efficient point of contact within reception.The hours are Monday - Friday 08:00hrs - 14:00hrs Term Time Only plus 5 staff development daysJob overviewYou’ll be responsible for overseeing the reception facility, answering calls and dealing with face-to-face enquiries, signing in visitors and ensuring all visitors are appropriately monitored, as well as providing general clerical and administrative support, maintaining school records and administrative tasks.Job requirementsMinimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths and EnglishAbility to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basisExperience of using information management systems and strong IT skillsA high level of verbal and written communication standardsProven ability to show reliability and to work to meet key deadlinesWhy join us?As our Receptionist and Administrative Assistant you’ll be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous service is available for all enquiries, contributing as a key part of a wider team to ensure daily administrative operations run smoothly. You’ll have access to training and professional development opportunities within this post, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of administration.Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place week commencing 23rd November 2026.Reception & Administration Assistant JD and PSSafeguarding Statement:Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.Skinner Street Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.