You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff. The ideal applicant will enjoy working in a demanding role and above all, have the ability to remain calm, professional and resilient in a busy and challenging environment. Main Responsibilities and Duties:
* To receive telephone calls and visitors and take appropriate action.
* To be responsible for processing incoming and outgoing mail.
* To undertake general office duties, use of Parentmail/Bromcom, collating and generating reports, facilitating on-call requests and assisting in the absence of colleagues.
* To provide administrative support to all areas of the school.
Good telephone manner with a calm and friendly disposition.
* The post requires a high degree of interpersonal, organisation and communication including initiative, flexibility, diplomacy and discretion together with a professional approach.
* Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office programs with relevant experience of office work.
* Able to work accurately, under own initiative for short periods of time and to work in an organised and flexible manner.
* Be able to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
CPD opportunities and training and development programmes.
* Personalised induction, supported by a mentor.
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* A tax efficient Childcare Scheme through salary sacrifice.
* Access to health and wellbeing support.
* Private Healthcare Plan including 24/7 access to a GP by phone, gym discounts, cashback for optical, dental and other appointment expenses for employees and their children.
* Access to staff benefits and discounts portal through Dorset Council., Ferndown Upper School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year. This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.