Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

Harris Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

A leading educational academy in Greater London is seeking a dedicated office assistant to manage reception duties and support administrative functions. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a school office setting, alongside qualifications such as NVQ2. Responsibilities include welcoming visitors, maintaining records, and assisting with student welfare. This role offers professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' school office experience.
• Experience of general clerical and administrative work.
• Experience of dealing with visitors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Academy in a professional manner to all visitors.
• Assist with first aid and welfare duties for students.
• Maintain manual and computerized records.

Skills

Reception duties

General clerical work

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Communication skills

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent qualification

Job description

About Us

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is an outstanding place-for students and staff alike. We pride ourselves on helping our students to be incredibly successful and we are as driven to support our staff, with an excellent CPD programme and development opportunities for all staff at the academy. We encourage our students and staff to live our core values of character, courage and conscience in our community and beyond. We have an excellent staff who are highly motivated, committed and happy.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Representing the Academy in a professional and welcoming manner to all visitors, staff and students, including telephone callers
• Undertaking reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors
• Completing first day of absence calling for all students who are absent, recording reasons on Bromcom, recording calls in attendance events, checking directly with AWO if there are any concerns
• Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties
• Assist in arrangements for school trips and events
• Maintaining manual and computerised records
• Producing lists, information and data as required
• Typing, word processing and other IT based tasks
• Sorting and distributing mail
• Ensuring reprographics requests are fulfilled on time
• Maintaining stock and supplies, cataloguing and distributing as required
• Assisting in ordering uniform
• Providing general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
• Minimum of two years' school office experience
• Experience of general clerical/administrative/financial work
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people
• Experience of Reception duties including dealing with visitors to the Academy

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.