Primary School Receptionist/Administrator

Opportunity to join an ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy specialising in mathematics and citizenship.

About the role:

We are looking for a Primary Receptionist/Administrator to join our Office team.  The successful applicant will be required to provide a professional and welcoming service to all visitors and telephone callers to the Primary school, being the first point of call for them and ensuring a professional and acceptable first impression of the school is maintained

In addition the postholder will provide a comprehensive administrative support service to ensure the smooth running of the Primary reception office and support academy wide administrative tasks as requested to ensure that projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner and staff are able to make effective use of their time and meet their commitments.  You will support the headteacher directly with all matters relating to attendance and punctuality.

The ideal candidate will:

• have the necessary Right to Work in the UK.
• be educated to GCSE grade C or equivalent in English & Maths
• have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• have excellent organisational and time management skills
• be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• be First Aid trained or be prepared to undergo the necessary training.

For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Faith Francis, Primary Head’s A / Office Manager on 020 8385 4371 or via email [email protected] . 

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. 

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.