At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the welcoming face of our school and handle various administrative tasks.
- Company: Join a growing chain of independent schools focused on special educational needs.
- Benefits: Enjoy a BUPA Cash Plan, well-being initiatives, and support for career progression.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with a dynamic and varied work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Organisational skills and a friendly attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Hours: 9.30 - 2.30, Monday - Friday
ALP Schools are a growing chain of small independent schools catering to young people with special educational needs. ALP Sittingbourne is Ofsted-registered for 40 learners, with small class sizes ranging from one-to-one tuition to classes of up to six learners.
We care for the well-being of our learners and our staff team. All employees are provided with a BUPA Cash Plan scheme, annual well-being initiatives, termly perks, annual appraisals, and support for CPD to encourage career progression.
We are excited to be recruiting a Receptionist/Administration Assistant to join our Learning Support Team at ALP Sittingbourne. As the first point of contact for the school, the successful candidate will be a welcoming, organised presence at the heart of our site, supporting both the smooth day-to-day running of the school and the wider work of our Senior Management Team.
Alongside greeting visitors, managing sign-in procedures and fielding calls, the post holder will take on a varied administrative role including:
- Maintaining student information and files
- Managing petty cash and resource cards
- Coordinating stationery orders
- Updating the Admissions and Destinations register
- Minute-taking at school meetings
The role also involves working closely with contractors on site walks and supporting communication with parents, including weekly lunch menus.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their working day and wants to make a genuine difference to young people with special educational needs, within a friendly and supportive team environment.
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