Receptionist and Administrator
Dedworth Middle School, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5PE2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
25 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
12 November 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
- £20,427.00 - £20,766.00 Annually (Actual)
Receptionist and Administrator job summary
Are you a highly motivated and energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy working with people and possess excellent communication skills? Dedworth Middle School is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic School Receptionist and Administrator to join our busy school office team due to an internal promotion. This is a term-time only position that offers a unique opportunity to be the face and voice of our vibrant school community.
Responsibilities:
Greet visitors, pupils, staff, and parents in a friendly and professional manner, providing excellent customer service.
Answer phone calls, emails, and inquiries promptly, ensuring accurate and efficient communication.
Maintain the school's central reception area, ensuring it is tidy, presentable, and welcoming.
Perform general administrative tasks.
Assist pupils who come to the office and provide a first aid service for pupils and staff.
Qualifications and Skills:
Proven ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
High energy levels and the ability to cope well under pressure.
A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards work and excellent interpersonal skills.
Quick learner with the ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
First aid qualification or willingness to undergo training.
Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of office software and email systems.
Benefits:
Join a fun and supportive team and be a part of the Windsor Learning Partnership multi-academy trust.
Experience the excitement of working with students, staff, and parents on a daily basis.
Enjoy the variety of tasks and challenges that come with working in a busy school office.
Term-time only working, allowing for work-life balance and school holiday breaks.
Applications will be welcomed from anyone who wants to make their mark by joining a dynamic and successful team and who would relish this opportunity to support colleagues and students in a vibrant, expanding, learning community.
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 Dedworth Middle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Middle
- School size
- 552 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Dedworth Middle School website (opens in new tab)
At Dedworth Middle School we were recently graded ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted and we work in an environment where opportunities are limitless, the children are supported, and outcomes always consider the whole child. We continue to aim for the highest of standards and provide a friendly and hardworking team. “A member of staff said, ‘The why is behind every decision, and this always takes pupils into consideration and us as staff. It is a happy and lovely place to work and thrive.” Ofsted, June 2022. We are a fully inclusive middle school, currently with over 500 pupils on roll aged from 9-13.
We are part of the Windsor Learning Partnership which includes Windsor Girls’ School, The Windsor Boys’ School, Clewer Green C of E First School, Oakfield First School and Dedworth Green First School. In the heart of The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Dedworth Middle School has a strong reputation for being a community school with happy, successful pupils and a proven track record for high quality professional development.
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