Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5 - Pro rata of F.T.E. which is £23,118 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2024 |
| Location: | Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1422802 |
Summary
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - Full time, term time onlyBirkett House School requires a receptionist/administrative assistant for a very busy school office to commence after the summer holiday period. The successful candidate will be working on the main reception desk being 'meet and greet' so excellent communication skills and pleasant disposition are essential. There is also an element of administration linked to this role and therefore you will need to have a good attention to detail. The role is based at our main Wigston site.
Birkett House is a very popular and successful all age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-sited school in south Leicestershire. The main school site is in Wigston and we also have inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a purpose built Senior Department based in Countesthorpe. You will need:
• Excellent communication skills & a pleasant disposition. • Educated to GCSE level in English & Maths • To be committed to a busy environment which can be highly demanding at times. • To work to promote excellence in all aspects of the school ethos • To enjoy the challenge associated with achieving the best • To be enthusiastic and committed and want to join a dynamic and dedicated school staff.Job information:You must have the ability to work on your own initiative to ensure school administrative needs are met. Your priority will be customer facing, dealing with parents & visitors in house and on telephones. You must have existing admin-based skills using a variety of Microsoft Office software and a recognisable experience of using other databases. You will be required to take the notes at certain governor meetings. You will need to be flexible as work will be driven by a number of class-based staff requests. You will have responsibility for sending out notifications to parents/carers, updating the website, monitoring class based spend, managing the School’s incoming email account and pupil database, along with other specific duties.Contract term Permanent Contract type Term time only (38 weeks/year) Working hours Between 32.5 to 35 hours, starting at between 9-9.30am and finishing at 4.30pm. Salary Starting Salary grade 5, point 7-8. Pro rata of F.T.E. which is £23,118. For example if working 35 hrs/week actual salary would be £18,235.This is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people download and complete an application form and send along with a letter of application explaining why you believe you have the skills and knowledge to deliver this role successfully. Visits are encouraged up to the closing date. Please contact Gaynor Hall (Business Manager) if you wish to arrange a visit or indeed have any questions. Closing date: Sunday 9th June, Interview date: Tuesday 18th June 2024.
Birkett House is a very popular and successful all age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-sited school in south Leicestershire. The main school site is in Wigston and we also have inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a purpose built Senior Department based in Countesthorpe. You will need:
• Excellent communication skills & a pleasant disposition. • Educated to GCSE level in English & Maths • To be committed to a busy environment which can be highly demanding at times. • To work to promote excellence in all aspects of the school ethos • To enjoy the challenge associated with achieving the best • To be enthusiastic and committed and want to join a dynamic and dedicated school staff.Job information:You must have the ability to work on your own initiative to ensure school administrative needs are met. Your priority will be customer facing, dealing with parents & visitors in house and on telephones. You must have existing admin-based skills using a variety of Microsoft Office software and a recognisable experience of using other databases. You will be required to take the notes at certain governor meetings. You will need to be flexible as work will be driven by a number of class-based staff requests. You will have responsibility for sending out notifications to parents/carers, updating the website, monitoring class based spend, managing the School’s incoming email account and pupil database, along with other specific duties.Contract term Permanent Contract type Term time only (38 weeks/year) Working hours Between 32.5 to 35 hours, starting at between 9-9.30am and finishing at 4.30pm. Salary Starting Salary grade 5, point 7-8. Pro rata of F.T.E. which is £23,118. For example if working 35 hrs/week actual salary would be £18,235.This is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people download and complete an application form and send along with a letter of application explaining why you believe you have the skills and knowledge to deliver this role successfully. Visits are encouraged up to the closing date. Please contact Gaynor Hall (Business Manager) if you wish to arrange a visit or indeed have any questions. Closing date: Sunday 9th June, Interview date: Tuesday 18th June 2024.