Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Representing the Academy in a professional and welcoming manner to all visitors, staff and students, including telephone callers Undertaking reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors Co-ordination of academy admissions Administration for wraparound Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties Assist in arrangements for school trips and events Providing general clerical/admin support Maintaining manual and computerised records Producing lists, information and data as required Typing, word processing and other IT based tasks Sorting and distributing mail Ensuring reprographics requests are fulfilled on time Operating relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. word, excel, databases, spreadsheets, internet) Maintaining stock and supplies, cataloguing and distributing as required Assisting in ordering uniform Providing general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others Undertaking general financial administration e.g. processing orders Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline Good numeracy/literacy skills Minimum of two years’ school office experience Experience of general clerical/administrative/financial work Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people Experience of Reception duties including dealing with visitors to the Academy For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. About Us Harris Primary Academy Croydon is an inclusive primary academy in Croydon for children aged three to eleven. We provide a happy, caring and supportive environment focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our children.