Administrator / Receptionist

The Castle School requires a full-time Administrator/Receptionist to work in the school reception and provide administrative support in the main office. The Main Office is managed by Ania Sennah, Office Manager & Headteacher's PA. In addition to this post, there are two existing Admin/Receptionist staff in the department. The primary role of this post is to provide reception cover and administrative support to the School Leadership Team. Examples of tasks required are:

• Answering the phone on reception and receiving visitors
• Letter writing (eg to parents, staff, external agencies) - need for accuracy
• Student record keeping - electronic and paper files
• Help with administering/organising school trips eg booking coaches, venues
• Help with organising events eg Awards Evening and Presentation Evening, Open Evening etc
  
  We require someone who has a proven knowledge and experience of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel. In addition, you should have an excellent telephone manner, good communication skills, can demonstrate attention to detail and ideally have experience of working in a busy office or school environment.
In addition to the above, the postholder would help to provide First Aid in the absence of the first aid lead or to assist at busy periods. Full training will be given and a First Aid Allowance (approximately £220 per annum) is payable for this role.

£24,027 - £24,404 Permanent The Castle School 37 hours per week Somerset Grade 15 (£24,027 - £24,404 FTE) Actual starting salary £20,047 38 weeks per year (term time plus 1 of the 6 school INSET days) 8:15am - 4:15pm Monday to Thursday; 8:15am - 3:45pm Fridays (includes an unpaid 30-minute daily lunch break)