Job description: Receptionist/Administrator
Employment details
Job title: Receptionist/Administrator
Reports to (job title): School Business Manager
Type of position: Permanent
Hours of work: 08.30am to 5pm - Up to 40 hrs/week (term time only)
Level and scale point: Grade 3
Job Purpose
To undertake reception and administrative duties which ensure the efficient operation of the school and the security of the school and visitors.
Areas of responsibility:
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide a reception and telephone answering service (both internal and external) to ensure that all callers are dealt with promptly and the image of the school is enhanced and good relations fostered
- Acting as initial point of contact for visitors to the school, and dealing with complaints and enquiries from parents and members of the public
- Monitor attendance and contact parents regarding absent pupils
- Provide general clerical support for the school including word processing, photocopying, filing, collation of information, distribution of mail etc to ensure the efficient and timely provision of information.
- Sending out correspondence as required
- Maintain and update school files, manual and computer, including staff and pupil records to ensure that accurate information is stored securely and available for use by appropriate persons.
- Process and compile documentation for the development of individual pupil reports.
- Receive goods and other items (including pupil’s personal possessions) and ensure they get to the correct destination.
- Securing of and issuing prescribed medication to pupils
- Taking responsibility for registers and signing in / out documents during fire drills
Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the principal/Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Main Responsibilities of the job.
TO APPLY, PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM OUR WEBSITE - www.ivybank.cheshire.sch.uk
Job Types: Temp to perm, Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £12.85-£13.05 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Macclesfield, Cheshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience using Office 365 (word, excel, forms etc)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- reception/administration: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
