Receptionist/Administrator

Level 2 NJC Scale 3 Point 5-6 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)

Permanent

Part Time – 17.5 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist/Administrator with responsibility for front of house to join our team at Ely St John’s Primary School. The position is 17.5 hours per week, and this will be based on a term time plus 5 INSET days basis.

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 12.00 pm.

Ely St. John’s is a popular, vibrant, welcoming and friendly two-form entry primary school that serves a large housing estate just on the edge of Ely. Judged Good by Ofsted in November 24 we aim to create a sense of pride and belonging for all pupils and their families that form our special community.

We are looking for a capable, enthusiastic, energetic person with a can-do attitude to join our happy team. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

· Experience in a School Office is very desirable.

· Experience in an office administration position in the public or private sector is essential.

· Good communication skills

· Excellent ICT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office packages.

· Flexibility in adapting to the busy life of a school office

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (training can be provided):

· Front of house, welcoming face of the school, management of reception area including welcoming visitors; conducting security checks as necessary.

· Deal effectively with enquiries from pupils, visitors, and other adults.

· Provide effective administrative support to the Headteacher, SLT and teaching staff.

· Assist with admissions.

· Administration of school trips

· Other duties relevant to the post

We offer a welcoming, safe, happy working environment working alongside a friendly and supportive staff team and governors and enthusiastic children who enjoy taking part in school life.

Visits to the school are encouraged and to arrange a visit please contact our school office: office@elystjohns.cambs.sch.uk

An application pack can be downloaded from our website https://www.elystjohns.cambs.sch.uk/vacancies

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs.

Ely St John Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st September

Shortlist: Wednesday 2nd September

Interviews: Monday 8th September