Receptionist/Admin Officer

Welcombe Hills School; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Well-being programme

Term-time working with some flexiblity

Comprehensive induction and probation

Job summary

Welcombe Hills School is seeking a professional receptionist/administrator to provide high-quality reception and administrative support at The Hub (6th Form Centre) in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role is part-time, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with main duties at The Hub and occasional work at the main site.

The successful candidate will have prior busy reception/administrative experience, strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in busy reception or administrative environments.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage visitor access following security and safeguarding procedures.
• Answer face-to-face, telephone and email enquiries from pupils, parents, staff, contractors and visitors.
• Receive deliveries and distribute according to internal procedures.
• Maintain the reception area to be tidy and welcoming.
• Verify ID documents for visitors and contractors.
• Provide admin support to the Headteacher and Senior Leaders as directed.
• Update and maintain management information systems.

Skills

Reception experience

Communication skills

Team player

Can-do attitude

Job description

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

Location

The Hub (6th Form Centre), Welcombe Hills School, Drayton Avenue, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 9LD

*The role will mainly be based at The Hub (6th form centre) Drayton Avenue however, the post holder may be asked to work at the main school site at Blue Cap Road as and when required.

What we need

We are looking to appoint a professional receptionist/administrator to provide a high quality service on reception and administrative support to the school. This role is part time for 25 hours/week, working Monday - Friday.

As the first point of contact for the school, the ideal candidate will have previous experience working in busy reception or an administrative environment, have good communication and interpersonal skills, work effectively as part of a team and have a 'can do' attitude and work with minimal supervision.

The main duties of the role are:

• Managing visitor access in accordance with security and safeguarding procedures
• Deal with face to face, telephone and general email enquiries from a range of people including pupils, parents, staff, contractors and other visitors
• Receive deliveries and follow internal procedures to distribute efficiently
• Take responsibility of the reception area, making sure it is tidy and welcoming.
• Verify ID documentation of visitors, agency staff and contractors
• Provide administrative support to the Headteacher and other Senior Leaders, as directed
• Update and maintain management information systems

What we offer

• The opportunity to make a difference
• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues
• Comprehensive induction and probation

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and significant employer contribution (currently 18.7%)
• Enhanced employee assistance programme (including financial & legal advice, medical information, relationship advice, and support for employee household members)
• Well-being app (including nutritional & fitness advice, budgeting and financial wellbeing)
• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Family friendly and Employee Health & Well being policies
• Term time working with some flexibility to take leave in term time

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities