Receptionist / Clerical Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Receptionist/Clerical Assistant to join their friendly team at a popular nursery school. This role involves managing office tasks, maintaining pupil records, and providing excellent customer service as the first point of contact. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and a good telephone manner. With a commitment to professional development, the school offers training in essential software such as SIMS and Parentmail. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical roles with strong communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the school.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil attendance and details.
• Support staff with administrative tasks and office duties.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Good telephone manner

IT skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SIMS

Google Forms

Parentmail

Tapestry

Job description

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Freshfield Nursery School
42 Mauldeth Road
Heaton Mersey
Stockport
SK4 3NB
Tel: [phone]
https://www.freshfield.stockport.sch.uk

Headteacher: Katherine Muncaster M.Ed BEd (Hons) NPQEL

Receptionist / Clerical Assistant

Hours of Posts: 17 hours and 40 minutes per week
Working Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:20am to 3:30pm & Tuesday 8:20 to 1pm

Contract Type: Fixed term till 31st March 2026 (in the first instance), Term Time only

Salary Grade: Payscale 2, points 3 to 4 - £24,027 - £24,404 FTE
(the salary will be pro rata to part time and term time hours)

Start Date: As soon as possible / 9th June 2025

The Executive Headteacher and Governors would like to appoint a receptionist/clerical assistant to join our warm and friendly Nursery School. Our school is very popular and we have excellent relationships with parents and the community.

You will be working in our very busy office, under the direction of the School Business Manager, Finance Manager and Executive Headteacher. Our Executive Headteacher and School Business Manager work over 2 sites i.e. Freshfield Nursery School and Tithe Barn Primary School. You may be required to be flexible and work across both sites occasionally.

Here at Freshfield we work very closely as a team and the person we appoint will be expected to work flexibly to support the staff with their records and resources when required.

As the first point of contact for our school, we desire to appoint somebody who fits in with our inclusive philosophy, where the needs of all are met in the most welcoming manner. A good telephone manner is essential together with good knowledge of Microsoft packages/IT skills e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel, Gmail and Google Forms.

Other duties would include:
Using SIMS to record and update pupil’s and families’ details together with responsibility for recording and maintaining records for pupil attendance. Training in SIMS software would be arranged.
Recording accurately allocation of new admissions and corresponding with parents by phone and email.
Taking bookings for our popular After School Clubs/Breakfast Clubs.
Answering the telephone and door enquiries.
Maintaining the school Google diary.
Unpacking deliveries.
Providing refreshments for visitors.
Collating and sending information to parents whilst keeping offices and stock tidy.
Training would be arranged for using our parent communication system Parentmail and Tapestry, children’s online learning journals. This would include enrolling new parents and pupil onto these systems.

We pride ourselves on the continuous professional development of all our team.
Some knowledge of SIMS would be an advantage but training will be available.

The hours of work are strictly MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 8.20 AM TO 3.30 PM AND
TUESDAY 8.20 AM TO 1 PM. Willingness to work occasional overtime would be desirable.

If you wish to visit the school prior to applying please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Longley [emailprotected]

The application form and job description is available to download from Greater Jobs. Please submit your completed application to [emailprotected]

Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025
Short listing: Friday 16th May 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025

Freshfield Nursery School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.