LOCATION: Churchfields Primary School, Churchfields Road, Beckenham BR3 4QY

RESPONSIBLE TO: Headteacher

SALARY: Point 12 - actual salary £8,972 (15 hrs a week), full time equivalent salary £24,435

HOURS: Part-time, mornings, 15 hours per week. Term time only plus two weeks in the school summer holidays (41 weeks per year).

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a receptionist/administrator to join our busy and friendly office team.  The role is varied, consisting of supporting the school with all administrative tasks and reception duties, welcoming visitors and liaising with all members of the local community. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a positive attitude and plenty of enthusiasm, who can work under pressure and use their own initiative.  Computer competency and a good telephone manner are essential. Experience of working in a similar role is desirable, but not essential as training will be given on the job.

 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff are required to:

·         Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school and the trust

·         Understand and comply with all policies and procedures

·         Establish constructive relationships with other staff, and with parents/carers and visitors

·         Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all

·         Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

·         Attend and participate in meetings, events, INSET days and other training or development as required

·         Understand how to report concerns regarding Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Health and Safety.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility.