A full time Receptionist and Admin Assistant
One Year Fixed term Contract (Opportunity to move to permanent contract
Required for immediate start
Salary Range: ME4 Points 3 -4 £26,238 – £26,634 (Full Time 35 hours per week, 41 weeks term time) pro-rata based per annum inclusive of Outer London Weighting
35 hours per week 08:00 – 16:00, Monday – Friday, term time only including all insets days and 1 week Easter holiday and 1 week summer holiday
Liberty Primary School is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, well-organised and committed full time Receptionist and Admin Assistant to work in the school front office under the direction of the Business Manager. Candidates must be willing to work as a key front staff in the day to day running of the front office and have extensive administrator skills. He or she will manage the smooth running of the school reception and administration, its functions, and systems and promotes excellent customer service to all parents, staffs, pupils and related partners. This is a full-time job for an experienced s Receptionist and Admin Assistant who is personable with high standards in customer service and high level of inter personal relationships.
Liberty School is a Merton Local Authority maintained school in Mitcham. We cater for children from ages 3-11. This role will be an exciting opportunity in a school known for its diversity and family friendly environment. Liberty delivers exciting and challenging curriculum within a structured environment.
Essential requirements are:
• A good standard of education to at least GCSE Grade C level or equivalent in English and Mathematic
• Have recent relevant experience of working in a busy front line office environment.
• Have excellent telephone manner and warm attitude
• Must have a proficient experience on Microsoft Office
• Be hard working and adaptable to change.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to form strong positive relationships
• Must have excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills
• Be highly motivated, enthusiastic and work well as part of a team.
• Be an excellent communicator and able to foster good relationships with children, parents and other visitors to school.
Desirable qualifications / experience include:
• Have recent relevant experience working in a school environment
• A proficient experience on SIMS and Parentpay
In return, we can offer you:
• A Good school with Outstanding Early Years provision (Ofsted 2023)
• A diverse and supportive multicultural school community
• Our school commitment to staff training and development.
• Governors and a Headteacher with a proven record of school improvement
• To be part of a friendly and hardworking team of staff and governors who are committed to working collaboratively on our exciting journey on moving the whole school to outstanding.
• A modern working environment with easy- accessibility to rail / tram, underground and buses.
• A school with excellent facilities and extensive ground
We enclose a job description and person specification. Please ensure you complete section: Relevant Job Information in the application form fully outlining your suitability for the post, taking into consideration the person specification and the responsibilities of the position
Completed application forms to be returned online.
Applications Close: Thursday 16th May 2024 – (12noon)
Shortlisting: Thursday 16th May 2024
Interview: Monday 20th May 2024
We value the diversity of our staff and promote equality of opportunity across the school. Liberty Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore this post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service and online checks.