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School Receptionist and Administration Office Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

City of Rochester School, Cliffe Woods

  • Ref:KCC887-6011-69S
  • Posted:25/01/2023
  • Pay:City of Rochester Scale £19,589.60 FTE
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:21/02/2023 at 10:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a School Receptionist and Administration Office Assistant to act as the initial point of contact for incoming phone calls, visitors, parents and pupils with a professional, helpful and friendly approach to build positive ongoing relationships. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and have excellent IT skills and office experience. 

The person will also be responsible for providing a flexible, productive and responsive administrative service to the teaching team and management team thereby contributing towards the smooth running of the school. It is important that the post-holder can bring the flexible approach needed to adapt to both the peaks and troughs of the school year and the future evolution of the team. He/She will be expected to work as part of a team and independently in effectively meeting the demands of a busy office and school environment including administrative whole school responsibilities.

We aim to:

  • provide excellence in education outcomes for all children
  • develop independence and self-advocacy
  • help children develop socially, emotionally and personally


The central focus of the City of Rochester curriculum is the natural world and STEM, combining outdoor learning with a rigorous academic programme.

Hours of work are between 8.30am and 4.30pm for 3 days per week - ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday for 43 weeks per year.

The City of Rochester School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2022, as part of the shortlisting process the School reserves the right to conduct an on-line search on shortlisted candidates. Any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed with the applicant. 

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications.  We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Information about the school

Visits to the School and our Vocational College are essential and can be arranged through the school office.

Now is an exciting time to join this wonderful school in its development and growth. We believe that personalised teaching and learning in an autism specific environment allows students’ individual needs to be met and their capabilities fully realised. Our vision is powerful and ambitious.

City of Rochester School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The following policies are available on the school website: ~Safeguarding Policy ~ Whistleblowing Policy

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.