Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Story Wood School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5AJ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 November 2024 at 1pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,737.00 - £24,702.00 Annually (Actual) Term time only contract 36.5 hours per week. Actual pro-rata salary: £19,880 - £20,338

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant job summary

Story Wood School are seeking to appoint a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our vibrant admin team. We are looking for an employee with admin experience, preferably within a school environment but other areas would be considered.

From 1st October 2024 Story Wood School were proud to officially become part of the Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust.

As a school receptionist/administrative assistant, you will be responsible for managing various tasks within the school. You will work closely with the senior office manager, senior leadership team, teachers, support staff, and governors to ensure the smooth running of the school. You will also be the first point of contact for all visitors, phone calls, and enquiries.

Other duties may include;

• Update and maintain records, databases, and files using computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Arbor, Access, Free School Meal Checker, Parent Pay Send and receive letters, emails, and deliveries
• Follow the school policies and procedures regarding health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection
• Help maintain general order in the school
• Communicate with parents, regulatory bodies, and the public

What you'll need to succeed;

• Ideally, previous experience in a school or office environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications
• Working knowledge of Arbor or other school management systems (desirable but not essential as training will be given)
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Informal visits are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Story Wood School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 262 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Story Wood School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/story-wood-school-birmingham (opens in new tab)

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