School Receptionist/Administrator - The Royal Grammar School (Boys)
Location: High Wycombe
Term time only
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: RGS Pay Range 2 Spine points 11 - 15 £21,694.49 - £23,509.99 per annum (a pro-rata of 24,879 - £26,961)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8.00am - 4.00pm) Monday – Friday
Interviews to be held: asap
About us
RGS is an exceptional place. We have a vision to be seen as world class in offering those most naturally able the best that a state funded school can offer. We have a proud tradition, dating back to the 13th Century of educating young men.
You will very much enjoy working with the boys here who are courteous, committed, caring and entertaining.
Support staff at RGS provide a vital role in ensuring that the School not only runs smoothly but continues to develop. RGS welcomes colleagues from all backgrounds to bring an added dimension to our staff body.
Salary, benefits and wellbeing at RGS include:
1. Excellent pension scheme
2. Cycle to work scheme
3. Free membership of the School’s Fitness Suite
4. Free use of the swimming pool
5. Tax efficient purchases of gadgets through the tech scheme
6. Staff common room with free tea & coffee
7. On site hot and cold food
8. Social functions/concerts/plays etc
9. Car parking onsite
10. Accommodation (limited)
11. Long service awards
The role
The role regularly demands the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks accordingly whilst maintaining accurate attention to detail. Due to the nature of the role, the candidate will be exposed to sensitive matters which we expect to be managed with the utmost discretion and tact.
In addition to excellent administrative skills, the candidate must be IT literate and have the ability to be agile between varying platforms. Previous experience of operating in a school or reception would be advantageous; however, a candidate who exhibits enthusiasm to learn is of equal importance.
About you
Skills and Abilities:
* Exemplary interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely to Staff, Students, Parents and the wider community
* The ability to remain calm and patient under pressure
* Diplomatic and tactful when handling confidential and sensitive matters
* Able to prioritise and manage time efficiently and have sound professional judgement when handling competing demands
* Effervescent in nature with an eagerness to gain new skills and undertake training as required
* Good written, IT and verbal communication skills
* Able to work effectively as part of a team
* Adaptable to changing requirements
* Commitment to fully understanding and adhering to our safeguarding procedures
* A dependable candidate who supports the wider school priorities
* A commitment to deliver services with the framework of the school’s equality policy
* Smart and professional in appearance
* Upholds the RGS core values
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
All staff, visitors and volunteers understand safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility and that they must be diligent to help secure children’s safety and wellbeing.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
* All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).
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