The successful applicant will be the first point of contact for visitors and parents as well as providing general administrative support contributing to the efficient operation of the office. Confidentiality is essential along with the ability to cope under pressure. Maintaining a friendly, courteous and professional manner with children, parents, staff and visitors is essential.
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Have
well developed organisation and communication skills
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The
ability to work in a friendly and professional manner with a can do attitude
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Be
a team player
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To
input and retrieve data using the school’s Management Information Systems
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To
use IT applications and databases effectively to deliver administrative tasks
including collating and preparing information from a variety of sources
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Support
with the checking of goods against delivery notes and distributing goods to the
appropriate member of staff
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To
deal with enquiries from staff, pupils, parents and other stakeholders as
necessary
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To
ensure visitors, deliveries, telephone calls and incoming and outgoing mail is
managed effectively
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Provision
of administration service to the whole school
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Managing
the school’s email inbox and distributing emails to relevant colleagues
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Carry
out routine clerical duties as required by staff including preparation of
correspondence, newsletters and reports
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Provide
hospitality for visitors providing a courteous service at all times
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Undertake
filing, minute taking and photocopying as required
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Assist
with the administration of medicines to pupils following the Medicines in
School Policy
Competent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher are essential.
Knowledge of Arbor would be an advantage although training will be provided if required.
Successful applicants will be required to attend an interview
where you will be asked to demonstrate your IT skills.
Mr Sean Nicholson
0113 2716978
mainoffice@beestonprimary.org
Beeston Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
