[ref. e05600721] School Administrator - Redlands Primary School
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required to start ASAP -37 Hours Per Week - Permanent Contract – Term Time Only
We are a happy, nurturing and ambitious school community.
We are seeking an experienced, energetic and dedicated person to join our team working within the school reception office.
The successful candidates will:
- Have experience working in an educational setting.
- Haveexcellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Be resilient, flexible and proactive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for visitors, greeting and welcoming and providing initial assistance.
- Maintain attendance records for pupils.
- Maintain the pupil medical register
- Ensure that reception duties are covered throughout the school day by working with the Office Manager.
- Deal with and respond to a variety of contact from pupils, parents and visitors including direct telephone and written correspondence ensuring clear, precise and accurate communication.
What We Offer:
- A highly supportive and collaborative staff team
- Friendly, motivated and enthusiastic pupils who are really keen to learn
- High aspirations for staff and pupils
- Hugely dedicated and skilful support staff
- Bespoke training to enhance and further your skills to the next level
What the school offers its staff
Visits to the school are warmly invited. Further information can be obtained by emailing officemanager@redlands.reading.sch.uk
An application pack can be downloaded via the school website www.redlandsschool.co.uk
Closing date: Applications will be considered on receiptInterviews: To be arranged
Redlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check
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.