Watergate School - Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant

Reports to: School Business Manager/ Headteacher

Hours: 35hrs Per week, 42 Weeks Per Year

Salary: Scale 3 £28,545 - £28,977 (Pro Rata)   

Watergate is Lewisham’s primary school for children with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties. 

The school is looking to recruit a Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant to provide reception and administrative support in line with school policies and processes in order to support the smooth running of the reception and administration department. Relevant experience of working in a school environment is desirable. The successful candidate will work closely with the SAO and School Business Manager in all aspects of the daily running of the school.

The right candidate will:

·        Be able to communicate well with parents and prospective parents whilst providing a welcoming and supportive environment for our pupils and families

·        Have excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills with some knowledge of a pupil MIS system an advantage

·        Be an effective team player that is well organised, dedicated, hardworking and able to maintain confidentiality at all times

·        Be self-motivated, flexible and able to act on own initiative

·        Have an organised approach to prioritise work and successfully manage time

·        Be an effective team member 

·        Will contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school

Closing Date: Sunday 11th February 2024

Shortlisting will be held week beginning 12th February 2024

Interviews will be held week beginning 19th February 2024

CVs will not be accepted

Application Packs can be found on the Lewisham Council Website

Completed applications should be sent to Adeana Roberts - a.roberts@watergate.lewisham.sch.uk

Watergate school takes its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children very seriously. All staff must share this commitment. 

The school is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as qualifications and reference checks. This will include relevant checks for individuals who have lived or worked outside the UK.

Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment