At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our school, managing inquiries and supporting staff.
- Company: Join Thomas Alleyne’s High School, a community-focused educational institution.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, term-time hours, and full training.
- Other info: Flexible job share options available; great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and confidence in Microsoft Office are essential.
The predicted salary is between 33863 - 41388 £ per year.
As the first point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment. You will greet visitors with a friendly, helpful approach, ensuring they feel valued and supported. Handling inquiries and directing them to the appropriate person or department will be essential.
Your responsibilities will include managing phone calls, emails, and correspondence, ensuring all communication is handled promptly and professionally. Maintaining accurate student records, updating attendance, processing paperwork, and adhering to school policies will be central to your role. You will assist staff with daily office duties, including document preparation, scheduling, and office management. Your proactive and collaborative work style will help ensure the smooth running of the school.
Confidence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and school database systems is essential. The ability to quickly learn new systems will be beneficial. You will also organise and coordinate school events, including parent evenings, open days, and staff meetings, ensuring all logistics are handled smoothly. Strong organisational skills are crucial for making these events successful.
Finally, you will adhere to confidentiality and safeguarding procedures at all times, ensuring the safety and well-being of students, staff, and visitors. Your professionalism and commitment to safeguarding policies are vital in maintaining a secure school environment. Full training will be provided and we also welcome those interested in a job share.
Thomas Alleyne’s High School is a 13 – 18 school at the heart of its community, which provides a broad and balanced curriculum for students. We are committed to ensuring that every child has access to an outstanding education. Our successful track record of ensuring students make excellent progress has ensured improved outcomes for young people.
Innovate2educate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. All staff are also required to complete safeguarding training.
Administrative Support Assistant - Thomas Alleyne’s High School in Uttoxeter employer: WMJobs
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