Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to staff and senior leaders
• Support the school’s financial processes, including basic finance tasks
• Act as the first point of contact at reception, welcoming pupils, parents, visitors and staff
• Manage incoming calls, enquiries and correspondence efficiently
• Maintain accurate records and assist with the organisation of school documentation.
• Support the smooth running of daily school routines and activities

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to converse confidently and provide accurate information to members of the public.
• Professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload and manage multiple tasks.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to be a team player.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Experience

• Experience working in a school environment is desirable but not essential
• Previous administrative or reception experience is an essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.

It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a ‘regulated activity’. The position advertised is a ‘regulated activity’.

Anthem will undertake a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates.