At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our school, managing enquiries and supporting daily office tasks.
- Company: Join the welcoming team at East Stour Primary School.
- Benefits: Flexible term-time hours, supportive environment, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to grow within a caring school community.
- Why this job: Play a vital role in creating a positive atmosphere for students and families.
- Qualifications: Customer service skills and a positive attitude are key; experience with MIS is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 29651 - 36241 £ per year.
East Stour Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Office Receptionist / Administrator with excellent customer service and communication skills to join our busy, friendly and welcoming school office. This is a term-time only position, with flexible working hours available on either a full-time or part-time basis.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience of using a Management Information System (MIS) within an educational setting, although we are equally interested in finding someone with the right attitude, skills and commitment to become an integral part of our school team.
As the first point of contact for our school, you will play a vital role in creating a warm, welcoming and professional environment for our pupils, families, staff and visitors. You will be confident communicating with both adults and children and bring a friendly, approachable and reassuring manner to our busy reception desk.
You will welcome and assist visitors, manage telephone enquiries, and have responsibility for a range of important day-to-day school office duties, including:
- Attendance
- Admissions
- First aid
- Maintaining accurate pupil records
- Supporting the smooth running of the school office
No two days will be the same. This is a varied and fast-paced role where you will need to be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities while remaining calm and professional under pressure. You will use your initiative, have excellent attention to detail and understand the importance of confidentiality when dealing with pupils, families and sensitive information.
Above all, we are looking for someone who will embrace our school community and contribute to the welcoming, caring and supportive ethos of East Stour Primary School. We want someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in their work and is committed to making a positive difference to the children and families we serve.
We are looking for someone who is:
- A positive and supportive team player
- Reliable and dependable
- Flexible and able to adapt to the needs of a busy school environment
- Dedicated and committed to providing an excellent service
- Friendly, approachable and confident
- Organised, calm and able to work under pressure
- Committed to the wellbeing and safeguarding of our children
To arrange a visit, please contact Lisa Wilkinson on 01233 630820 or email admin@east-stour.kent.sch.uk.
East Stour Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be sought prior to interview. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and safeguarding induction.
Please note that, as this is a term-time only role, the salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis across the year.
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