Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Gildersome; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution located in Gildersome is seeking an organised and self-motivated individual to assist with reception duties, operate school dinners, and support school admissions. The role offers a supportive school community with excellent CPD opportunities and involves varied administrative tasks as required. Candidates should possess experience with Microsoft and Google packages, excellent communication skills, and the ability to learn new systems. Employment is conditional on a successful DBS check.

Benefits

Caring and supportive school community

Dedicated staff

Excellent CPD opportunities

Welcoming ethos

Well-resourced school

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, customer focused, and organised
• Experience of Microsoft and Google packages
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to learn new systems quickly with training provided

Responsibilities

• Assist with the running of reception, taking and responding to telephone calls and emails
• Operate and maintain the daily provision of school dinners
• Support with school admissions and update the school MIS system
• Carry out a range of other varied administrative tasks at management’s discretion
• Flexible to work additional days during holidays as necessary

Skills

Self-motivated

Customer focused

Organised

Experience with Microsoft packages

Experience with Google packages

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Application closing date: Monday 29th December
Job start: As soon as possible
Salary: A1/B1 Point 1 - 6
Hours: 37 hours per week Term Time Only + up to 5 days
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Assist with the running of reception, taking and responding to telephone calls and emails
• Operate and maintain the daily provision of school dinners
• Support with school admissions and update the school MIS system
• Carry out a range of other varied administrative tasks at the management’s discretion and in line with the needs of the school
• Flexible to work additional days during holidays as necessary and by prior negotiation

Qualifications

• Self‑motivated, customer focused and organised
• Experience of Microsoft and Google packages
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to learn new systems quickly with training provided
• Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Benefits

• A caring and supportive school community that is culturally diverse and inclusive
• A dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards
• An supportive, warm and welcoming ethos
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Well‑behaved children who care about each other and are enthusiastic about their learning
• An outstanding environment and well‑resourced school

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. All applicants are required to complete the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Monitoring Form. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a self‑disclosure form which would be destroyed if you were unsuccessful.

References: Please note if shortlisted, we will contact your referees.

Online search: Please be aware that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022 we will undertake an online search for all shortlisted candidates.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country / countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.