Receptionist & Administration Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Stroud; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Stroud is seeking a Receptionist & Administration Assistant. This role involves providing administrative support in a school environment, working with a friendly team dedicated to student success. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and Microsoft Office proficiency. The position offers a supportive professional environment with a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. Competitive salary and pension scheme included.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes to young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and reception support.
• Work flexibly and communicate effectively.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Receptionist & Administration Assistant

Required: ASAP

Grade E: 37.5 hours per week term-time only (hours negotiable for right candidate)

Salary: £25,185 - £26,824 FTE (£21,823 - £23,243 pro rata)

Thomas Keble is a very successful 11 – 16 comprehensive school, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds. As a school community, we work hard and go the extra mile for our student body who in return, are warm, welcoming and well-motivated. We are proud of our consistent approach that delivers very positive behaviour and strong discipline, allowing to enjoy our work within a first-class atmosphere of mutual respect.

You will join a friendly team of staff, who are dedicated to ensuring that all learners reach their full potential. In our recent Ofsted, July 2023, the Inspection Team said:

• "Thomas Keble continues to be a Good School."
• “Leaders have created a nurturing environment which supports pupils to learn and achieve well.”
• “Pupils’ behaviour is calm and friendly and disruption to learning is rare.”
• “Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported”
• "Pupils feel happy and safe at school."

We require a Receptionist & Administration Assistant to join our friendly staff. This is a rare opportunity to join a strong and successful team. The successful applicant will provide general administrative and reception support in the school. As a school we can also offer a supportive, dynamic and professional environment where all members of the staff community work as one body, to support our children to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and reception support in the school.
• Work as part of a team or independently; flexible in approach; good listener and communicator.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes to young people and strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) are desirable.

Hours and Contact

The hours for this post are to be worked between 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (including an unpaid 30-minute lunch break).

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8 October at midday, with interviews scheduled for the following week. Please use the eteach portal to apply.

For further details, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Ms Amanda Oxberry, at the school.

Qualifications and Safeguarding

• This post includes membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme: 27% Employers Pension contribution at current rates.
• Thomas Keble School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. Disclosure of any criminal convictions and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The post may not be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 as certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure. It is important that an applicant provides the School with upfront disclosure of all unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. A failure to declare the above (that are not subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering) may disqualify an applicant for appointment and may result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.
• Thomas Keble School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.