School Receptionist/Administrator

Pathways Learning Centre; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist alternative provision school in Bristol seeks a full-time School Receptionist/Administrator. You'll be instrumental in creating a welcoming environment, managing reception duties, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in IT. This rewarding role offers a competitive salary within a collaborative team focused on improving the lives of young people with additional needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and support

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or receptionist role.
• Calm and patient approach in communication.
• Ability to work in a team and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm environment for students and visitors.
• Provide comprehensive reception services efficiently.
• Maintain records and organize meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT system proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

School-specific software (Arbor)

Job description

School Receptionist / Administrator - Pathways Learning Centre

37hrs per week: 08:15 - 15:45 Monday - Friday

Permanent, Term time only

Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 (actual salary for term-time only £22,005 - £22,354

About Us:

Pathways Learning Centre (PLC) is a specialist alternative provision (AP) school. We provide placements for young people who live in South Gloucestershire but are unable to attend mainstream school for a short period, or who are waiting for long term specialist placements to be found for them. This is an incredibly rewarding place to work and we are looking for a receptionist who shares our passion for working tirelessly to improve the life chances for some of the most vulnerable young people across South Gloucestershire and Bristol.

Role overview:

As a receptionist, you'll play a key role in positively influencing the lives of our students and their families. In collaboration with the Office Manager, you will:

• Help create a warm and welcoming environment for students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Provide a comprehensive reception service including answering phones, making calls, emails and managing general enquiries efficiently, contributing to the smooth and effective functioning of the school.
• Provide high quality administrative support, including maintaining records, organising meetings, supporting with interview days and handling confidential information.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm and patient approach
• Experience in an administrative or receptionist role (experience in a school setting is an advantage but not essential)
• Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office (experience with school-specific software such as Arbor is a plus)
• A friendly and professional manner, with the ability to work in a team and use initiative.

Why Join Us?

Meaningful role making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.
• You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.
• You will work in a purpose-built provision with specialist facilities.
• You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.
• Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.

If you are enthusiastic, organised, and ready to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Thurs 16th Oct

Interview date: Thurs 23rd Oct

Safeguarding Statement

Enable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children and young people. We will carry out online searches on all short-listed applicants, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Part 3, Safer Recruitment. Where given permission to do so, references will be requested for short-listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates attending an interview should expect the interview panel to explore issues relating to safeguarding. All successful applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be aware that it is an offence to apply for a role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and young people.

Equality information:

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,583.00-£25,989.00 per year

Work Location: In person