Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
Springfield Infant School and Nursery, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4PPThis job expired on 24 September 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 September 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hrs per week, 40 weeks per year (8am - 4pm)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31/08/22 in the first instance
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,698 - £21,748 (pro rata)
Actual salary
- £16,221 - £17,910
Receptionist and Administrative Assistant job summary
Springfield Infant School & Nursery is a unique, exciting place to work. Working under the instruction/guidance of the office manager and senior leaders this is an exciting role at the heart of the school and the successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring that families and visitors feel valued and part of our community.
Our challenge to you…..
* Be highly organised, flexible and quick thinking, have an eye for detail, a sense of humour and the ability to work well under pressure.
* Be friendly and professional, modelling excellent communication skills in order to support our children and families, as well as welcome visitors
* Have experience with and be able to use school administrative and financial systems e.g Arbor MiS, PSF and the Microsoft Office Suite.
* Complete first day of absence calling and recording and liaise with the educational welfare officer to tackle any non-attendance
* Welcome, support and administer any new admissions, liaising with the Local Authority where appropriate
* Assist with first aid / welfare / lunchtime duties and arrangements for school trips and events
* Maintain stocks and supplies, cataloguing and distributing as required, ordering and undertaking basic financial administration
* Provide general administrative support to teaching staff and senior leaders
* Have awareness of the specific needs of young children in relation to their health, safety and wellbeing as well as their education.
* Show true team player qualities by collaborating with colleagues and participating in the wider life of the school.
Our commitment to you…..
* A community of staff dedicated to giving children a magical start to their educational journey.
* A well resourced school that encourages continuing professional development.
* Trust in your capabilities and support for you to realise your innovative ideas.
* A school where you will be enabled to make your mark and you will really know you are making a difference in the lives of children.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Springfield Infant School & Nursery is an Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and
Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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About Springfield Infant School and Nursery
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 296 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Springfield Infant School and Nursery website
- Email address
- admin@springinf.omat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01473741305
Arranging a visit to Springfield Infant School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@springinf.omat.org.uk.
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