Receptionist and Administrator
About This Role
Appointment of a temporary Administration and Clerical Clerk (Grade 4) to start in November to cover a maternity position with the potential for extension depending on the wishes of the current post holder.
The post is 37 hours per week over 40 weeks.
“Prince Edward is a Good School” (Ofsted March 2024)
Are you a friendly, polite individual who can be a positive first point of contact in our busy school office? With our current receptionist soon to be taking maternity leave, Prince Edward Primary is looking for a welcoming and compassionate individual to work as part of a skilled team and keep our vibrant school running smoothly.
We are a thriving, modern school of 450 pupils (ages 3–11) at the heart of our local community. We pride ourselves on a supportive leadership culture, well-established systems with modern, quality resources.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent communication skills with the ability to build warm, positive relationships under pressure
- Ideally have experience of school administration (or a strong willingness to learn quickly)
- Be resilient, with common sense, and the confidence to work on their own initiative
- Demonstrate good time management and the ability to multi-task in a busy office environment
We are also looking for these desirable skills:
- Familiarity with school information systems such as Arbor and Parent Hub
- Competency in MS Excel and MS Word