Vacancy - Clerical Assistant/Receptionist

Clerical Assistant/Receptionist

Permanent post

Salary – Scale C £23,114 pro rata

25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Term time

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a committed, friendly, reliable and efficient Clerical Assistant/Receptionist to join our friendly school team and the Federation’s administrative team.

If you have experience of working in a busy school office or similar environment, have excellent communication skills, are highly organised and have excellent ICT skills we would love to hear from you.

We value the importance of our school Clerical Assistant/Receptionist who is often the first contact for families and visitors and combines a welcoming and friendly approach with high standards and professional skills.

As the first point of contact for any visitor to the school, the successful candidate must have a good telephone manner, enthusiasm, approachability, good humour and the ability to stay calm when faced with a variety of requests.

You must also be flexible and be willing to administer first aid.

As well as working as part of a busy team, the candidate will be required to use their initiative and to work independently as well. Experience with school management information systems would be desirable but not essential, as training is available.

It is vital that you enjoy working with children; you will find our pupils to be delightful.

In summary, we are looking for someone who:

· Is friendly and hardworking

· Has excellent communication skills.

· Has good organisational skills and flexible approach.

· Is self-motivated and has the ability to problem solve and manage changing priorities and work with the team.

Preliminary visits to the school, or discussions regarding the post are welcome. Please email office@whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk to make an appointment.

How to apply Please complete the support staff application form and email to office@whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk

Please provide a current email address, as invitations to interview will be made by email.

Closing date: 8 November 2024 at noon Interview date: TBC

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share that commitment. Appointment to the post is subject to a successful DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.