Receptionist & Admin Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Maidstone is seeking a proactive Receptionist/Administration Assistant. You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, maintaining information systems and supporting the Office Manager in daily operations. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong focus on a welcoming environment. The institution offers various staff benefits, including pension membership, training opportunities, and health programs, ensuring a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Pension Scheme Membership

Collaborative Support

Training opportunities

Staff Wellbeing focus

Fitness and Wellness benefits

Staff Recognition Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Convenient Parking

TSAT Benefits Portal

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment.
• Proactive team player.
• Ability to maintain information systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Support the Office Manager with daily office operations.
• Undertake general office duties including filing and communications.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of ICT

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for an admin role in an education setting? We are recruiting an experienced Receptionist / Administration Assistant to join our team providing a comprehensive administration service for our academy. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with experience within an office environment. You will undertake general office duties including filing, parent communications, photocopying and scanning, and will support the Office Manager with the day to day running of the office. This is a parent facing role and you will therefore have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Our Receptionist / Administration Assistant will

• Be the first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have a good knowledge of ICT.
• Maintain information systems, databases and other associated records.

Actual hours of work will be 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30 am to 4.00 pm on a Friday.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [e-mail].