Receptionist / Administrator

We are looking to recruit a Receptionist/Administrator to ensure that our teachers, pupils, parents and other staff receive excellent administration service across all our schools. All of our administrators carry out a variety of general administration tasks including staffing reception, administering of pupil first aid, email management, filing, photocopying, supporting staff in the preparation for and facilitating meetings as well as taking responsibility for allocated tasks which may include coordinating pupil attendance and cover arrangements for absent teachers, producing school based documentation ( e.g. the annual calendar and co-curricular schedule), supporting specific events such as prize-giving, parent consultation sessions and supporting teachers in the production of pupil reports and assessment sheets and safeguarding processes.

Experience of working in an office / administration environment is essential and school-based experience would be highly desirable although full training will be provided. Excellent communication skills with a calm professional and personable manner are essential as is the ability to relate to all staff and pupils within the school environment. You will be computer literate and be confident to work on your own and make decisions and show initiative in line with established processes and policies. You will be able to plan and organise your own work and cope with interruptions and changing priorities.

The Junior School at King Henry's is an amazing place to work, and the receptionist position is right at the centre of everything we do. It is very much the heartbeat of school, and our receptionist is in many ways the face of the Junior School. We have the most wonderful children who are polite, kind, fun and engaging; they in turn have very supportive parents who work with us to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children; finally, our colleagues are inspiring, friendly and welcoming. It's a stimulating and rewarding environment where every day is different, and you don't just feel as though you're making a difference; you are making a difference.