Receptionist/Admin Officer - Alderwood Junior School

Receptionist/Admin Officer - Alderwood Junior School

37 hours per week

Monday to Wednesday 8.15am – 4.15pm, Thursday to Friday 8.15 am - 4.00 pm  

Term time plus one week

We are seeking to appoint a receptionist/admin officer to work within our busy junior school office. The successful candidate will be hard working, flexible and will enjoy working collaboratively in a friendly and supportive environment where the goal is to secure the best possible outcomes for students.

As the first point of contact for parents, visitors, pupils and members of staff, you will be experienced and confident in delivering a high level of customer service. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, a professional approach and a high standard of presentation. 

You will have previous administrative experience in a busy office environment, excellent written and oral communications skills and proficient in all Microsoft office programmes. The role would suit an enthusiastic individual who is able to multi-task, willing to learn and develop, and who is flexible and adaptable in their approach.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Able to communicate effectively with all staff, students and parents
• Willing to work as part of a team and make every effort to maintain the Alderwood values
• Committed to the safeguarding of students
• Motivated, organised and has a friendly, positive and calm approach
• Confident to administer first aid (training will be provided)
• Able to work under pressure and deal with confidential matters
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office and Bromcom systems (training will be given)
• Able to undertake training as required

If this sounds like the job for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary details:

HCC Grade D:  £26,918 to £29,616 FTE / Actual Annual Salary £23,615 to £26,324

Application procedure:

Application forms can be found on our website. Completed application forms can be sent by post to the school or emailed to g.yates@alderwood.hants.sch.uk and should be received no later than 12pm on the closing date.

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 27th January 2025

Interview date: Monday 3rd February 2025

Alderwood Senior School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The school’s Equal Opportunities Policy is an essential part of the Governing Body’s commitment to a fair and equal approach to the employment of all staff and towards all job applicants. Only those applicants who fulfil the job specification will be short-listed. 2 references will be sought for each candidate, and these references must be received before the interview.