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Receptionist Administration - Full-time

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate

  • Ref:KCC886 3889-44S
  • Posted:18/10/2016
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:31/10/2016 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBA

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Reception/Admin Assistant

We are looking to appoint a calm, enthusiastic, well organised and cheerful person to join our friendly, busy school office team. Flexibility and a good sense of humour are essential attributes.

As the first person contact you should have a confident and welcoming demeanour with which to greet and speak to all visitors to school, adults or children.

 

You will have high standards in both personal and work presentation.

Good literacy and numeracy skill GCSE C Grade or above, together with competency in computing. You will be required to hold or receive training to acquire a certificate in first aid.

You will be supportive and understanding of the catholic ethos of the school and all this encompasses.

The School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Appointment to this post will be subject to references and an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please apply through www.kent-teach.com using the online application form, detailing fully how you meet the person specification.

Hours: 8.30am to 4.00pm Term time only

Salary Range KR3 £14527 - £16468 pro rata

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

 

Job Description

 

Purpose of the job

Acts as main point of contact for the school, supporting the day to day functions of the school and maintaining a positive school image at all times

Key duties and responsibilities

  • Undertake reception duties, act as first point of contact in response to telephone and face-to-face enquiries, ensure all visitors follow correct signing in and out procedures
  • Ensure telephone and gate is answered quickly, dealing with queries and relaying messages accurately
  • Provide administrative support e.g. photocopying, filing, producing basic letters and other IT based tasks like uploading to our website, Facebook and Twitter
  • Acting as a point of contact for sick pupils, liaising with staff and parents/carers, prepared to administer medication where required according to school policy
  • Administer First Aid (full training will be provided). Maintain accurate records of any accidents which may occur on school premises
  • Assist with arrangements for visitors to school e.g. photographer, school nurse. Hosting for senior staff and vistors
  • Assist with regular newsletters and weekly internal bulletins in consultation with the Administrator
  • Assist with arrangements for school trips and events, collecting and collating monies and consent forms.

Information about the school

St Gregory’s is a one and a half form entry primary school of just under 300 children in the popular seaside town of Margate. Despite being a small school, we have large, leafy grounds with plenty of space for everyone, a forest school and an outdoor gym as well as a purpose built hub for interventions. We pride ourselves on excellent pastoral care. Huge attention focuses on individual need as well as academic progress; we see children as individuals.

As a team, we focus on nurturing children to become confident, resilient learners who are keen to challenge themselves and persevere in the face of adversity. St Gregory's is often referred to by staff and parents as a family; this is an exciting opportunity to join our family.

We can offer enthusiastic, confident, happy and caring children, who are always eager to learn. If you can make learning fun yet challenging, inspire young minds and meet the needs of every child then we would love to hear from you.

We can offer enthusiastic, confident, happy and caring children, who are always eager to learn. If you can make learning fun yet challenging, inspire young minds and meet the needs of every child then we would love to hear from you.

Job Contact Information

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.