Receptionist

The Langley; Poyle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra Flex working

Staff development funding

Staff discounts

Pension contributions

On-site parking

Free on-site gym

Job summary

The Langley is seeking a bright, dynamic trainee administrator to support our school’s administration team and Senior Leadership Team. You will help coordinate Extra-Curricular clubs and manage front-of-house enquiries from children, parents and visitors.

We offer training and development in administration, with a supportive environment that values organisation, reliability and a can-do attitude. You will join a warm community known as the TLAP family, contributing to a great school experience

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and polite, professional approach when dealing with staff, governors, pupils and parents.
• Well organised and able to prioritise tasks with good attention to detail.
• A proactive trainee who is eager to develop administrative knowledge with support from the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive admin support to the Senior Leadership Team, staff, governors, pupils and parents.
• Coordinate Extra-Curricular clubs and ensure smooth operation of activities.
• Run an effective front-of-house service and handle front-line enquiries from children, parents and visitors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organised & detail-oriented

Motivated to learn

Reliable & flexible

Job description

In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the school, including assistance to the Senior Leadership Team, staff, governors, pupils, and parents. Your responsibilities will encompass the administration of Extra-Curricular clubs, ensuring that all activities are well-coordinated and efficiently managed. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in running an effective front-of-house service, addressing front-line enquiries from children, parents, and visitors.

We are seeking a bright and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills to complement our existing administration team. This is a trainee role and would suit someone wanting to develop their knowledge and skills in administration with the school supporting you with your ongoing training. The ideal candidate will be well organised, self-motivated, and possess a keen attention to detail.

You will be someone who not only enjoys working with children but also demonstrates patience, flexibility, reliability, and trustworthiness.

We are committed to providing our children with a truly unique experience, ensuring our curriculum reflects the rich diversity of our children enabling them 'to be the best they can be'.

A warm supportive school with a strong sense of community: we are affectionately known as 'the TLAP family' by staff, students, and parents alike

An aspirational staff team: 'I have never worked in a school where leaders care so much about their staff' TLAP Teacher

Happy children with a thirst for learning: 'There is a buzz of high ambition and aspiration for every pupil and member of staff 'to be the best they can be' Ofsted June 2024

An impressive modern building - built in 2015, with significant investment to support 21st-century learning

Part of the Arbib Education Trust, our friendly, three-school trust provide access to unique resources, support and opportunities to work with a wide range of staff and career progression/leadership

Our perks

• Work-life balance - innovative approach to providing flexibility around how, when and where you work with our 'Extra Flex' scheme, as well as subsidised social activities, and a day off in term time
• Generous funding for personal development - to support our learning culture and further your qualifications
• Ways to save - including staff discounts, a world class pension, contribution towards private healthcare
• Healthy body and mind - free onsite gym, free tea & coffee, cycle to work tax free scheme, free annual flu jab, Employee Assistance programme with professional counselling, and wellbeing resources
• Free on-site parking - our spacious site means you can always park