Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will provide a warm and welcoming presence while managing reception duties, handling calls and emails, and supporting various administrative functions in a busy school environment. This role requires excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach. The position is permanent, term-time only, for 37 hours a week and offers a supportive ethos for employees.

Benefits

Caring and supportive school community

Well-behaved children

Outstanding resources for teaching

Qualifications

• Warm and welcoming personality for a busy school environment.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly with training.
• Self-motivated and able to handle administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception tasks and respond to calls and emails.
• Operate school dinner provision and support school admissions.
• Update the school MIS system and perform various admin tasks.

Skills

Customer focused

Excellent communication skills

Organised

Experience with Microsoft and Google packages

Job description

Overview

Job title and organisation: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - Hugh Gaitskell Primary School

Salary: A1/B1 Point 1 - 6

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only + up to 5 days

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Closing Date and Time: Monday 29 December at 9 AM

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hugh Gaitskell Primary School is a ‘good’ and increasingly popular school in Leeds. We are proud to be recognised for our high standards of behaviour, our nurturing ethos and our innovative practice.

Role summary

The successful candidate will be working in a busy fast-paced school environment. They will need to be warm and welcoming whilst presenting a professional image for the School. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, customer focused and organised and will have experience of Microsoft and Google packages and possess excellent communication skills. They will also be able to learn new systems quickly with training provided. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking for an administrative career within the education sector.

Responsibilities

The post holder will undertake administration tasks, such as assisting with the running of reception, taking and responding to telephone calls and emails, operating and maintaining the daily provision of school dinners, supporting with school admissions, updating the school MIS system, plus a range of many other varied admin tasks at the management’s discretion and in line with the needs of the school.

Hours and working pattern

The post is for 37 hours per week (Term Time Only) and the hours of work will be 8.00am – 4.00pm. You need to be flexible and may be required to work additional days during the holidays as necessary and by prior negotiation.

Respect and safeguarding

“The school is a calm, harmonious place where pupils grow and become increasingly mature” OFSTED- May 2016

What we offer

• A caring and supportive school community that is culturally diverse and inclusive
• A dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos
• Well-behaved children who care about each other and are enthusiastic about their learning
• An outstanding environment and well-resourced school

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Safeguarding and eligibility

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here:

Visits and application information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged but you will not be disadvantaged if you are unable to visit. If you would like to book a visit please contact Bronagh McKinney at [e-mail].

If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form which would be destroyed if you were unsuccessful. Further information can be found on our website.

Please note if shortlisted, you will be contacted for referees.

Online search and right to work

Please be aware that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) we will undertake an online search for all shortlisted candidates.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last three years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.