School Administrator / Receptionist

We are looking for a Receptionist / Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the administrations team. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated professional to be an Administrative Assistant. This is a non-teaching role. The successful candidate will report directly to the Office Manager. In this job you will be working within a team to support the smooth running of the school behind the scenes. The ideal candidate will be an experienced receptionist with excellent organisational skills, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. This position has the option of going 5 days if the candidate is strong enough and wishes to do so. Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'. Main responsibilities: To meet and greet visitors, displaying politeness and tact, in order to ensure that visitors are welcomed into a friendly environment To support with reception duties, welcoming and signing in visitors, and directing telephone and face to face enquiries for the whole school To liaise with parents/carers, students and staff to answer queries or redirect as necessary Maintain the school office with regard to appearance, displays and information To take and pass on accurate messages when queries cannot be dealt with

Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (grade A

• -C / 9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths
Use of ICT for administrative purposes, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Experience of an organisational approach to a busy office Experience of Management Information Systems Experience of producing documents and letters

Generous pension scheme An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation