Receptionist/First Aid Administrator

Salesian School; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesian School is seeking a dynamic Administrator to join the Reception team. The role focuses on coordinating communications, supporting staff and pupils, and handling First Aid responsibilities during College hours.

The successful candidate will be PC literate with strong organisational and communication skills and be comfortable working with older children and visitors in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Good listener with ability to relate well to students and staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Knowledge of Arbor is desirable but not essential
• Able to prioritise workloads and maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external communication including proofreading and sending parental mail
• Support teachers and students to enable the College to function efficiently
• Handle First Aid issues and maintain IHCPs and defibrillator records
• Organise medication and first aid kits for college trips
• Act as first point of contact for students, parents and visitors
• Provide administrative support to the College Team and assist with events such as Open Evening and enrolment

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Arbor (CRM)

Tools

PC literacy

Job description

• To coordinate all internal and external communication including proof-reading and sending all parental mail
• To support teachers and students providing flexibility to enable the College to function efficiently and in line with its mission and ethos
• Deal with First Aid issues that may occur during the College Day, managing and maintaining records (IHCPs) as well as maintenance of the defibrillator
• Organise medication and first aid kits for college trips
• Fire Marshall and maintenance of walkie talkies
• To act as a first point of contact for students, parents and visitors
• To support teachers and students providing flexibility to enable the College to function efficiently and in line with its mission and ethos
• To provide administrative support for members of the College Team where appropriate
• Assist with additional College events and activities, such as Open Evening, Achievement Evening, enrolment and results days (5 days, as agreed with the line manager)
  Salesian School is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, energised and self-motivated Administrator to work on Reception of the College undertaking administrative tasks and supporting the students in a First Aid capacity. The successful applicant will enjoy working with older children and have their best interests at heart., First class organisational and communication skills.
• A good listener with the ability to relate well to students and all staff and to present a first-class image and welcome to all school visitors
• PC literate, with a sound knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams. Knowledge of Arbor would be useful but not essential
• Possessing a "can do" attitude with the ability to regularly prioritise workloads