Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

A local multicultural school in West Drayton is seeking a part-time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant for 3 hours a day, 3 days a week during term time. The role involves administrative support, providing first contact for parents and pupils. Candidates should have excellent IT and interpersonal skills, and experience in a school office is ideally required. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Extensive support and CPD

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Supportive staff and leadership team

Qualifications

• Previous school office experience preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to staff, pupils, and parents.
• Deal sensitively with a range of needs from parents and pupils.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Telephone manner

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Initiative and efficiency

Job description

Overview

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Hours: 3 hours, 3 days per week, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (14:30 – 15:30). Work pattern: term time only. Salary (actual): £1,989 - £2,018. Grade: 2, SCP 3-4. Contract: permanent.

West Drayton Academy is part of a successful family of schools within our Trust, a welcoming, vibrant multicultural school in the heart of West Drayton. We are seeking to appoint a part-time receptionist; the role will be the first point of contact when entering the school, and will provide administrative support across the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to staff, pupils and parents.
• Maintain an excellent telephone manner and deal sensitively with a range of parents and pupils’ needs.
• Demonstrate excellent IT and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ideally have previous school office experience.
• Be efficient and able to work on own initiative and under pressure.

What the school offers

• Extensive support and CPD.
• The opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust.
• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team.
• An ambitious and dynamic Senior Leadership Team.
• A dedicated Governing Body.
• Supportive parents and children who are keen to learn.
• An employee assistance programme (EAP).

How to apply

We warmly welcome candidates coming to visit the school prior to application; please contact the school to arrange a visit. Please complete an application form for this vacancy. We do not accept CVs.

Closing date: As and when we receive successful applications.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.