Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

The role is for 14 hours per week 8.30am - 4pm, 2 full days per week, 39 weeks per year, which days per week are worked can be discussed at interview. You will be paid on Kent Range 4, £23,338 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary £7,663.33 based on 14 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

You would be responsible for:

Reception duties:

greeting parents, children and visitors,
DBS Checks,
answering queries,
opening post and parcels,
ensuring front of school is presentable,
providing tea and coffee to visitors on request.

Administration duties:
answering phone calls,
report requests on Arbor,
phoning parents,
staff absence and request for leave reporting,
Arbor comms and parent setup queries,
afterschool club admin,,
dinner debt chasing,
class Dojo posts.

have an eye for details and efficient grammar skills,
be able to work under pressure in a very busy office which can be noisy at times,
keep your cool under pressure and to be able to show empathy to parents and carers with a smile at all times.
At Oakfield Primary Academy, we are an accredited IQM Flagship school, which recognises and celebrates our highly inclusive ethos. Oakfield are dedicated to providing a high quality education for all pupils and we support the needs of all individuals in our care. If you would like to work in a friendly and dynamic team, have experience of working with children and have the drive and dedication to build on your skills, we would love to hear from you.

Our staff benefits package includes:

Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
Two family days
Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers' Pensions
Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search. Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.