Part Time Administrator / Receptionist

The foundations of achieving our vision are:

• Outstanding curriculum, with outstanding quality and breadth of education
• Relationships, routines and recognition that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour both within Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and in our local community
• Post-16 excellence with a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leaders
• Arts and sports specialisms that embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance

Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated individual to join Harris Lowe Academy Willesden as Receptionist and Administrator. Working under the instruction and guidance of senior staff to provide general administrative and financial support to the school, you will either have experience in an administrative role or looking to take your first step in an administrative support role within an educational environment.

The actual salary for this role will be £26,946.58–£27,331.06 (38 weeks per year, 40.83 hours per week), working 08:00-17:00 with a 50-minute lunch break.

Key responsibilities 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
• Assisting with pupil first aid/welfare duties
• Assisting 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
• Operating relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. word, excel, databases, spreadsheets, internet)
• Providing general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others
• Undertaking general financial administration e.g. processing orders

Requirements:

• 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

Professional Development & Benefits:

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.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.