Receptionist / Admin Assistant

Kingsdown School is committed to safer recruitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK and DBS check. Closing date: Midday Friday 22 November 2024 Interviews: Monday 2 December 2024 All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

• Receptionist Job Desc & Person Spec
  
  We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join the busy office team at our friendly school. You will be the first point of contact for both telephone and face-to-face enquiries.
We are looking for someone that has a can-do attitude and is willing to get involved in all aspects of school administration. You must have the ability to establish excellent working relationships both within the organisation and externally. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required together with a calm, positive and professional approach. The ability to work accurately and be able to prioritise and work under pressure is essential. You will also be expected to respect and observe a high level of confidentiality within the nature of the role. Applicants must be computer literate (Microsoft Office) and previous experience of working within a school office environment using Sims.Net would be an advantage.

Kingsdown is a special school and is part of a Multi Academy Trust known as SEN Trust Southend. It is for pupils aged 3-14 years who have severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities and associated learning difficulties.

37 hours per week, 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, 3.30pm finish on Friday, term time plus 1 week during the Summer holidays. Salary: LG Level 5 Points 8-12 / Level 6 Points 13-20 - £25,992.00 - £31,586 pa (Actual salary £23,229.00 - £28,228.00 pa)