RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATOR
Dorset Grade 5 SCP 5-6 £13.26 - £13.47 per hour, working Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 22 hours per week. Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm, term time only plus staff training days.
We are looking to recruit a Receptionist/Administrator to start as soon as possible. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff. The ideal applicant will enjoy working in a demanding role and above all, have the ability to remain calm, professional and resilient in a busy and challenging environment.
Main Responsibilities And Duties
* To receive telephone calls and welcome visitors and take appropriate action.
* To be responsible for processing incoming and outgoing mail.
* To undertake general office duties, use of Bromcom, collating and generating reports, facilitating on-call requests and assisting in the absence of colleagues.
* To provide administrative support to all areas of the school.
Knowledge And Skills
* Good telephone manner with a calm and friendly disposition.
* The post requires a high degree of interpersonal, organisation and communication including initiative, flexibility, diplomacy and discretion together with a professional approach.
* Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office programs with relevant experience of office work.
* Able to work accurately, under own initiative for short periods of time and to work in an organised and flexible manner.
* Be able to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
What Ferndown Can Offer You
* CPD opportunities and training and development programmes.
* Personalised induction, supported by a mentor.
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Access to health and wellbeing support.
* Private Healthcare Plan including 24/7 access to a GP by phone, gym discounts, cashback for optical, dental and other appointment expenses for employees and their children.
* Access to staff benefits and discounts portal through Dorset Council.
Closing date: midnight Wednesday 15th October 2025. Interviews to be held week commencing 20th October 2025
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