Receptionist/Administrator

Cotham School’s BAME Strategy Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotham School, une école dynamique et diversifiée, recherche un Administrateur expérimenté pour rejoindre son équipe administrative. Le poste implique de soutenir l'opération de l'école et d'assister à la réception, avec des possibilités de développement professionnel. Le candidat idéal devra avoir une solide expérience en administration, en utilisant des outils de bureau comme Microsoft Office et Gmail.

Benefits

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Formation continue et accès à la bibliothèque CPD

Jours de formation (inset) avec boissons et repas gratuits

Flexibilité de travail de chez soi

Politique familiale et initiatives de bien-être

Accès à des sessions de santé en ligne

Activités sportives pour le personnel

Stationnement gratuit sur site

Tests de la vue gratuits et vaccinations annuelles

Qualifications

• Expérience en administration requise.
• Compétences en Microsoft Office et Gmail.
• Avantageux d'avoir de l'expérience avec SIMS ou d'autres systèmes de gestion scolaire.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien administratif efficace et efficace.
• Travail à la réception et gestion de l'accueil.
• Assurer le bon fonctionnement de l'école.

Skills

Administration

Microsoft Office

Gmail

Expérience avec Google Docs

Job description

Salary: G6 – starting salary £24,790 pro rata (actual salary £8,789) (pay award pending of 3.2%)

Hours: 15 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)

Fixed term contract: from 01.09.2025 - 22.07.2027

Working pattern: all requests considered - to be agreed at interview.

Cotham School, a successful, vibrant and diverse 11-18 comprehensive school, wishes to appoint an experienced Administrator to join the Admin team in our busy school office and reception.

The successful candidate will provide efficient and effective administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the school, including some reception duties. Applicants must have experience in all aspects of administration using Microsoft Office and Gmail; experience with Google Docs is desirable. Experience of SIMS or other school Management Information Systems would be highly advantageous, but full training will be provided.

We offer:

● The opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school

● A wonderfully diverse student body

● A highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team

● A committed and enthusiastic staff group

● Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development

Cotham School is a great place to work. Our staff are a cohesive, friendly, and high-performing team of professionals who are keen to welcome new colleagues into our school community to contribute to and share in our achievements. Join us and you’ll receive a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Access to employee assistance programme – including counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support, and more

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library

• At least 5 inset (training) days per annum with free onsite drinks and meals, and the possibility to work flexibly from home on some days

• Opportunity for flexible working hours on occasion

• Competitive salaries reviewed annually

• Family-friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives

• Access to online gyms and health sessions

• Staff sports activities like basketball, badminton, and yoga

• Cycle to work scheme

• On-site free parking (when available)

• Free eye tests and annual flu jabs

As a diverse community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups regarding ethnicity, gender, age, and disability.

Cotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment and will need to undergo DBS checks.

Further details and application pack can be found on our website.

All offers of employment are conditional on:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory completion of a Staff Disqualification Declaration
• Not subject to Prohibition Orders
• At least two satisfactory references
• Verification of identity, medical fitness, qualifications, and legal right to work in the UK

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Details regarding the handling of spent convictions can be found in our policies on the school website.