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School Receptionist

Job details
Posting date: 02 October 2024
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 06 October 2024
Location: Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6EJ
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: c7227e2f-dbb7-4785-92e0-4d07de1e8775

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
• E-mail, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and the Internet.
• Awareness of the role of a receptionist.
• Knowledge of Bromcom modules an advantage but not essential.
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of written and spoken English and numeracy skills.
• Able to use a telephone.
• Able to use photocopying and reprographic equipment.
• Able to provide a high standard of clerical support.
• Able to liaise and communicate effectively with other departments and external bodies at all levels.
• Able to communicate with children and parents.
• Able to communicate effectively with other team members.
• Able to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to prioritise own workload and maintain confidentiality.
• Able to systematically process callers, enquirers, work requests and cope with interruptions.
• Have a flexible approach and willingness to offer help.
• Able to provide support in other areas when required.
• Willingness to train on Bromcom modules.
• Experience in reception duties, filing and dealing with post distribution.
• Working within a team environment.
• Working with young people.
• The use of computers for word-processing and other office equipment.
• GCSE’s grade 4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required prior to appointment

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Finham Primary School and the Finham Park MAT, means all employees, at every level, are able to access tailored CPD and exciting opportunities to enhance their development.

We are a committed team where we celebrate distinctiveness and individuality. Every member of staff brings their own unique set of talents and experiences to motivate and support children along their educational journey. Through coaching mentoring and high-quality action research, we are developing and modelling a research partnership that allows staff to continue their learning. This ensures that children reach the high expectations that we set for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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