Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Northgate plc; Dereham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary in line with MPS/UP

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Supportive academy group

Employee assistance helpline

Access to physiotherapy

Job summary

Northgate High School and Dereham Sixth Form College is seeking an enthusiastic receptionist to join the Administration team. You will greet visitors at main reception, ensure safeguarding checks are completed, and support student enquiries with a friendly, efficient service.

The successful candidate will have strong administration experience, good IT skills, and an ability to work well as part of a team in a busy reception environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and reception is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of current IT packages and MS Office.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy reception environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover at main reception greeting all visitors.
• Ensure safeguarding checks are completed for visitors.
• Liaise with parents and external agencies as required.
• Provide first aid support when needed (training will be provided).
• Support the administration team with general duties.

Skills

Reception experience

Interpersonal skills

Telephone etiquette

IT packages proficiency

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, friendly and reliable person to join our Administration team at Northgate High School and Dereham Sixth Form College.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant environment and be part of a team providing a comprehensive high-level administration support service.

You will provide cover to the main reception greeting all visitors to the School/College with a friendly efficient reception service ensuring all relevant safeguarding checks are made. You should be well presented with excellent interpersonal skills and have a good telephone manner.

The successful candidate will be able to deal sensitively with a range of student enquiries, liaise with parents and outside agencies and provide first aid support as required (experience would be an advantage but enthusiasm and willing to undertake first aid training is essential).

Applicants will have strong administration experience and an up-to-date and practical knowledge of current IT packages, a high level of organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and outstanding interpersonal skills with both students and adults. A good sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a team is essential. Experience of working within a busy reception environment would be an advantage.

30 hours per week over 4 days - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Working hours: 8.00am -4.00pm

Salary Scale: Grade D

Full time salary £26,847-£27,274

Actual Salary £18,639 - £18,929

Term time plus 1 week, This represents an outstanding opportunity to make an impact in a successful, forward-thinking school and sixth form college. We take pride in both the welcome we offer the whole community and the standards achieved by our young people. In our Ofsted report (May 2023) Northgate High School and Dereham Sixth Form College was graded a 'Good' school in all areas.

In return for the right candidate, we are offering:

• a competitive salary in line with MPS, UPR;
• all the advantages of a successful academy group;
• being part of an extended network of support staff, teachers and leaders who share and exchange ideas and continued professional development opportunities;
• support from creative and innovative colleagues that will ensure your professional practice continues to develop;
• a stimulating and friendly working environment where every member of staff is valued and makes a significant contribution to the school/college;
• training and development opportunities;
• contributory pension scheme;
• access to high-quality musculoskeletal physiotherapy provision;
• access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice;