Executive Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

We are looking for a friendly, organised and professional School Receptionist to join our lovely school admin team. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors coming to the school in the mornings so you will play a vital role in creating a warm and positive welcome to the school.

• Be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors coming to the school in the mornings and support the smooth running of the school office.
• Work closely with the Office Manager and other members of school staff as required.
• Support the Family Liaison Officer with attendance, including producing letters and making phone calls home to families.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and presentation in all communications and interactions.

• Previous experience of working in a receptionist, customer facing role
• Confident in taking and making telephone calls
• Good literacy and mathematical skills
• Experience of Microsoft applications, particularly O365, Word and Excel
• Experience of computerised data systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A keen eye for detail with excellent presentation skills
• High standards of work ethic and self-motivation
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to form positive relationships with children and adults
• High standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional standards and teamwork
• Resilient, flexible and adaptable; confident and calm

The role is for 15 hours per week (8.30am to 11.30am) daily, in term time.

We expect all members of our school staff to continue with professional development and to seek opportunities to increase their knowledge and skill. The school is fully committed to continued professional development and expects all staff to undertake training as and when required. You will also be able to join the Local Government Pension Scheme and work alongside an experienced, caring and happy school team.

We strongly encourage informal visits to the school prior to application. Come and meet us to see if this is somewhere you could see yourself working! Contact the Business Manager to arrange a convenient time. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified early in the application process.

Whitstable & Seasalter Endowed Church of England (Aided) Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Appointed staff are also expected to follow a robust Code of Conduct in accordance with our church school’s Christian Values.