Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Ince CE Primary and Nursery School

Charles Street

Ince

Wigan

WN2 2AL

Salary: Grade 4, £21,908 - £22,970 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour

37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per annum

Required as soon as possible

Ince Church of England Primary and Nursery school is a large two form entry Primary School in the heart of Ince.

We are looking to appoint a Receptionist/ Administration Assistant to join our busy team.

Are you an organised, friendly, motivated and enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for creating a welcoming, safe and well-maintained environment?

Previous experience of working within a school environment would be preferable but we will also consider applicants with transferrable skills.

About the role:

As the Receptionist/Administration Assistant you will be the first point of contact for our pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

You will play a key role in the smooth and efficient running of the school office.

You will help pupils, families and staff who come to the office with queries or minor needs.

You will follow safeguarding procedures carefully to keep our pupils safe.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide general clerical and administrative support for the school.
• To maintain and update manual and computer records information such as admission and pupil records.
• To administer school meal arrangements by collecting, accurately recording and balancing the money, including contacting parents regarding any outstanding monies.
• To be the lead person undertaking reception duties as required, answering routine telephone calls, and face to face, signing in visitors, confirming meeting arrangements.
• To ensure pupil absences/lateness/appointments are recorded in line with legal requirements and in a timely manner.
• To maintain stationery and consumables for the whole school to include ordering from external suppliers by completion of appropriate in-house requisition orders.
• Sort and distribute internal and external mail.
• Assist the wider school staff to help the school run smoothly every day.

About you:

We are looking for someone:

• Have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with children and families.
• Are calm, cheerful and able to work in a busy environment.
• Are highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Are confident using computers and Microsoft office.
• Work well as part of a friendly team.
• Have a positive, supportive attitude.

What we can offer:

• A wonderful Christian school in a warm and welcoming environment with happy children who are proud of their school.
• Opportunities for professional development
• A varied and rewarding role as no two days are the same.
• A chance to be a part of a school that is committed to making a real difference to our pupils learning environment.

This is a permanent contract working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term time plus one week. Specific working pattern to meet the needs of the school.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure procedures plus child barred list checks.

If you are an exceptional candidate who shares our vision, and you have the skills, experience and abilities to join our team we would very much welcome your application.

School is committed to safeguarding.

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school office on 01942 704129 or enquiries@admin.ince.wigan.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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