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  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    7 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

37 hours a week, term time + 5 days - L3 (starting salary £20,676 pa)

Receptionist / Administrator job summary

Receptionist / Administrator

  • Location: Putteridge High School

    Contract Type: Permanent

    Hours of work: 37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (exact hours negotiable)

    Salary: L3 points 6-8

    Closing date: Midday on Monday 7th October 2024

    Overview of the job:

    Putteridge High School is a rapidly growing school. We are at an exciting stage in our development and we are looking for a Receptionist / Administrator to provide secretarial and clerical duties which support the provision of high quality administrative services to the School.

    Purpose of the post:

    Maintain and implement the processes and systems within reception that underpin the school’s administration

    Operate the school’s telephone system, dealing with general enquiries and routing calls as appropriate

    Serve as the first point of contact for individuals visiting the school for any reason, maintaining appropriate sign-in logs and issuing visitor badges as required

    Deal with all general administrative emails and distribute messages as appropriate

    Operate the security system and liaise with Facilities and Premises staff and senior staff on duty to deal with emergencies and other incidents, contacting parents as required

    Open and distribute incoming post, assist staff with out-going post and maintain and balance the postage sheet for out-going post, including the use of the franking machine

    Undertake tasks that support Assessment, Recording and Reporting and Data to include assisting teaching staff with pupil records, admissions, arranging appointments and contacting parents as required

    Assist teaching staff by word-processing, filing and general clerical duties as required

    Respond to queries from students, parents and colleagues as appropriate, to include providing references for former pupils

    Provide cover for the administrative office and the medical room as required and undertake related duties as appropriate

    Assist with school internal and external examinations if required

    Any other ad hoc duties requested by the line manager.

    If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

    Full training, support and induction will be provided.

    In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

    We are unable to accept CVs

    We thank you for your interest in this role.

    For further information, please contact

    We offer a range of employee benefits:

    A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

    Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

    Refer a friend scheme

    Generous pension schemes

    Employee assistance programme

    Employee of the month scheme

    Diverse workplace

    The closing date for applications is Midday on Monday 7th October 2024

    Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date

    Visit our website: http://www.putteridgehigh.org

    Follow us on Twitter:@PutteridgeHSch

    Follow us on Facebook:@Putterigehighschoolhr@putteridgehigh.org

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 Putteridge High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1197 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16

School location

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