Receptionist / Administrator
Putteridge High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ5 days remaining to apply
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.
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.
About Putteridge High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Putteridge High School website (opens in new tab)
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