Overview
Looking to take your first step in education? We are looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated individual to join Harris Academy Morden as Receptionist and Personal Development Administrator. Working under the instruction and guidance of senior staff to provide general administrative and financial support to the school, you will either have experience in an administrative role or looking to take your first step in an administrative support role within an educational environment.
Responsibilities
* Representing the Academy in a professional and welcoming manner to all visitors, staff and students, including telephone callers
* Undertaking reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors
* Completing first day of absence calling for all students who are absent, recording reasons on Bromcom, recording calls in attendance events, checking directly with AWO if there are any concerns
* Assisting with pupil first aid/welfare duties
* Assisting in arrangements for school trips and events
* Providing general clerical/admin support
* Maintaining manual and computerised records
* Producing lists, information and data as required
* Typing, word processing and other IT based tasks
* Sorting and distributing mail
* Ensuring reprographics requests are fulfilled on time
* Operating relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. word, excel, databases, spreadsheets, internet)
* Maintaining stock and supplies, cataloguing and distributing as required
* Assisting in ordering uniform
* Providing general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others
* Undertaking general financial administration e.g. processing orders
Qualifications
* NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
* Good numeracy/literacy skills
* Minimum of two years' school office experience
* Experience of general clerical/administrative/financial work
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people
* Experience of Reception duties including dealing with visitors to the Academy
About Harris Academy Morden
At Harris Academy Morden we pride ourselves on the inclusive approach and caring environment we have developed. Ofsted 2024 'Harris Academy Morden is a high-achieving, happy school. Pupils value the care and rigour staff provide'. Staff well-being is at the heart of our academy. We have a sensible marking policy, organised marking sessions to give staff time to mark and a two-week October half term holiday. Ofsted 2024 'Staff enjoy working at this school. They feel well supported and recognise that leaders are sensitive to their workload and consider their well-being.' Our Academy is traditional in its approach to discipline and has very high expectations for student behaviour. Ofsted 2024 'Pupils learn to be tenacious, persevering in their learning, even when it is difficult. They behave well and are keen to learn.' Year 11 GCSE results consistently place the Academy in the highest percentile in the country. Ofsted 2024 'Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. They work hard and produce work of high quality. They develop a deep body of knowledge in different subjects. Pupils achieve highly and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training.' Harris Academy Morden is located favourably for public transport with good local access to bus, tram and train links to mainline rail and the underground network. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Salary and Benefits
Grade 3 (Inner London) £31,086 - £31,530 FTE; actual £26,817.65 - £27,200.69 Full time. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
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