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Receptionist / Administrator

Putteridge High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ

This job expired on 7 October 2024 – see similar jobs

• 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
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Putteridge High School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/putteridge-high-school-luton (opens in new tab)

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