Avalon School are seeking to appoint a Receptionist/Administration Assistant to join the existing office team. They will need to be motivated, organised, and reliable as well as being an excellent team player with a great sense of humour. The post holder will be involved in assisting with the day-to-day administrative duties involved in working in a busy school office. This position is part time working 3 days a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am-4.00pm term time plus INSET days.

This is a grade 15 position- £11,677- £ 11,861 approximate annual gross salary (depending on experience)

Avalon School is a Specialist School for students aged 11-19 situated in the town of Street.  Our school vision is ‘Learning for Life’ – together with our parents and the learners themselves - we aim to teach skills for the whole of life.  We would love to hear from you if you think you could fulfil this post! 

The successful candidate will be someone with a good range of IT skills and a sound knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience in school MIS systems would be an advantage as would experience of working in a busy school-based office but this is not essential.

 In return we will provide:

·         -       A skilled and experienced professional team within which to work.

·         -       A commitment to your professional development.

·         -       A commitment to high quality induction and performance management.

·         -       Free Staff Swimming sessions.

·         -       Free Staff Wellbeing services.

·         -       Somerset Council My Staff Shop Benefits.

·                 Free Staff Car Park.

Enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed, please contact Jo Stamford, Assistant HR Manager on 01278 496386, or email hr@poldenbower.org.uk

  ‘Learning for Life’

Avalon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK,  and satisfactory references.

Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out  as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines