JOB DESCRIPTION
job title: / School Receptionist / School Business Officer1
grade: / Grade 3 / Point 9-13 / £15375 - £16491
pro rata
Actual £11,191 - £12,005
location: / Walton le Dale High School
responsible to: / School Manager
Hrs of work: / 32HOURS PER WEEK
9.30 am – 4.30 pm daily (Term time only) 4.00pm on Fridays
job purpose: / The main objectives to be achieved by the Postholder:
To undertake reception duties and provide administration support to the school.

main activities

/ What the Postholder will actually do
What prescribed duties the postholder will have
Reception and Clerical
  • Undertake reception duties including greeting visitors, answering telephone and responding to routine queries and enquiries:

  • Provide routine clerical support, including

-filing correspondence;
-photocopying and routine reprographics and associated administration;
-accessing E Mail/School Portal;
  • Receive and distribute incoming mail;

  • Undertake standard word processing to include desk top publishing;

  • Maintain/update manual/computerized record/management information systems;

School
  • To undertake first aid to students and attend relevant courses
  • To work within school policies and procedures.

  • To contribute to the provision of an effective environment for learning.

  • To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies.

  • To attend skill training and participate in personal/performance development as required.

  • To take care for their own and other people's health and safety.

  • To be aware of the confidential nature of issues.

Note: In addition other duties at no higher level of responsibility may be interchanged with/added to this list as required.

RECEPTIONIST/BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER 1

Person Specification

This is a summary of skills, knowledge and attributes required.

Written applications should address the specification below. The interview process will particularly focus on the knowledge and skills required for the post.

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications / A good general education, with GCSE’s (or equivalent)
Evidence of basic administration skills and ICT skills
Knowledge & Skills / Establish successful relationships at all levels and have good communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to work as part of a team
Willingness to undertake training related to aspects of the Job Description / To be aware of Child Protection policy/procedures
Awareness commitment to Equal Opportunities
To be able to work in partnership with students, parents, schools and other agencies
To be able to manage change in a supportive environment
Willing to undertake an emergency first aid certificate
Experience / Have worked in a school environment / Experience in desk top publishing
Recent successful work with children
Personal Qualities
Other / Pleasant and lively personality
Smart appearance
Excellent communication skills
Articulate & Flexible within school
Commitment, enthusiasm and integrity
Sense of humour
Ability to relate well to students, staff, parents etc
To take part in school life, attendance at Open Evenings etc.

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