Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
Harris Primary Academy Croydon is an inclusive primary academy in Croydon for children aged three to eleven. We provide a happy, caring and supportive environment focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our children.
About Us
Summary
Looking to take your first step in education? We are looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated individual to join Harris Primary Academy Croydon as Administrative Assistant. Working under the instruction and guidance of senior staff to provide general administrative 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.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* 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
* Co-ordination of academy admissions and in year admissions
* Administration for wraparound
* Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties
* Assist 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 & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
* 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
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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.
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