Admin Assistant/Receptionist
Leighton Primary and Preschool, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5PLThis job expired on 10 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
30 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hrs per week - 7 hrs per day 8:15 - 3:45 (30 minute lunch break) Term time only + 1 professional day in Sept
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,294
What skills and experience we're looking for
You should have excellent attention to detail and knowledge of using administrative systems such as Google, Excel, Word. Ideally you will have experience working in a busy Receptionist role or an administration qualification. Knowledge of the Parent Pay system would be ideal but training on this can be provided. Staff CPD and well-being are important to the development of our school, and there will be encouragement and opportunities to grow.
work well within a team
use their own initiative
be an effective communicator
be flexible and organised and have a ‘can do’ approach to work
work well under pressure
What the school offers its staff
Professional development
A welcoming school with fabulous children that reflect the cultural diversity of our city
- A comprehensive programme of induction and professional development to ensure you
are fully supported
A very generous employer pension contribution of £4,344 for 24/25
An additional well-being day
A generous discretionary leave policy
- A friendly, fun and dedicated staff team committed to improving outcomes for children.
Further details about the role
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Leighton Primary and Preschool has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Admin Assistant/Receptionist. The post holder will work alongside existing staff to support the busy administration team within the school.
You should have excellent attention to detail and knowledge of using administrative systems such as Google, Excel, Word. Ideally you will have experience working in a busy Receptionist role or an administration qualification. Knowledge of the Parent Pay system would be ideal but training on this can be provided. Staff CPD and well-being are important to the development of our school, and there will be encouragement and opportunities to grow.
You will be the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and children and as the face of the school, should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. The role will include support for managers, in the school, by undertaking routine administrative, clerical and other duties.
The successful candidate will:
work well within a team
use their own initiative
be an effective communicator
be flexible and organised and have a ‘can do’ approach to work
work well under pressure
We can offer you:
Professional development
A welcoming school with fabulous children that reflect the cultural diversity of our city
- A comprehensive programme of induction and professional development to ensure you
are fully supported
A very generous employer pension contribution of £4,344 for 24/25
An additional well-being day
A generous discretionary leave policy
- A friendly, fun and dedicated staff team committed to improving outcomes for children.
Our key purpose is to seek excellence in everything we do and ensure that all children experience enjoyment in their learning. We aim to achieve this through:
Our partnerships and relationships
Activities, experiences and approaches
Our environment and resources
Attitudes and aspirations
All applications must be supported by a school application form, a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4 paper)and two professional references. We will contact you by email if you have been shortlisted for an interview.
Please contact Charlotte Neville (PA to the Headteacher/HR Manager) to find out more information cneville@leightonprimary.net
Closing date for applications: Friday 10th May 2024 at 3pm
Shortlisting will take place: Monday 13th May 2024 (AM)
Interview date: Thursday 16th May 2024 (AM)
Leighton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance check and 2 positive references.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Leighton Primary and Preschool
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 364 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cneville@leightonprimary.net
- Phone number
- 01733 232949
Primary School
Arranging a visit to Leighton Primary and Preschool
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cneville@leightonprimary.net.
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