Receptionist/Administrator - Part-time

St Katherine's School & Nursery, Snodland

• Ref:KCC886-2191-182S
• Posted:16/10/2018
• Pay:KS3 (£15628-£17188) pro rata
• Start Date:Nov 2018
• App Close Date:28/10/2018 at 11:45
• Interviews:tba - may be at short notice

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We are seeking an additional Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to work in our busy Reception Office, from 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (35 hours per week) term time plus staff development days (39 weeks) but with the ability to work extra hours if needed.

Applicants will ideally have previous experience of working in an administration role in education.

Have a friendly, calm disposition and smart appearance which is essential for this 'front of house' position.

Key skills required:

• A welcoming and calm personality.
• A good standard of education
• Good organisational skills
• The ability to communicate in a caring and empathetic manner, both on the telephone and in person
• Proficient in a wide range of office skills such as telephone, email, typing, filing, photocopying and other general clerical duties
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Prior knowledge of SIMS system desirable
• First aid trained desirable

Some key tasks that will apply to this position:

• 'Front of house' - first point of contact for parents and visitors;
• Pupil support in terms of enquiries and welfare; answering telephone;
• maintaining accurate records on SIMS programme including attendance (and monitoring);
• School uniform stock and sales;
• Counting and banking of school income;
• Organising school trips, school clubs etc.
• Support for staff enquires
• General office duties - filing, typing, photocopying etc.

Salary will equate to approximately £12474 per annum.

St. Katherine's School is committed to promoting the welfare of all our children and this position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and medical check.

As part of our safeguarding recruitment procedures we will only consider completed applications forms via Kent Teach.

References will be applied for prior to interviews.

Information about the school

St Katherine's School & Nursery is part of a friendly community, situated in Snodland. Together with Loose Primary School and Coxheath Primary School, it is a member of the Coppice Primary Partnership which is providing many exciting career opportunities for staff to explore.

We have very high expectations for pupil outcomes and support staff with many professional development opportunities to help secure the very best provision for every child. We are committed to working collaboratively with other schools and a Leadership Pathways programme exists for all members of staff with career development opportunities to explore.

We have highly motivated and well behaved children and supportive parents.

Staff work together across the school and trust, offering mutual support and exchange of ideas. An effective induction process exists for new staff to ensure that they are well supported throughout their transition to St Katherine's School and beyond.

We value sporting activities highly and have extensive grounds and our own indoor swimming pool. The children swim all year round, taught by qualified swimming coaches and leave the school able to swim well.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Cora Hitchcock
• Address:St Katherine's Lane, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5EJ
• Telephone: 01634 240061
• Email: chitchcock@st-katherines.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01634 243683

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