Term Time We have a rare term-time opportunity foran expanding school in Kent. If you have excellent verbal and written skills, and have strong admin and reception experience, this would be a friendly team to join, offering term-time working and a comprehensive range of benefits. Background Our client is a well-respected and expanding school. It is undergoing a period of transformational change benefitting from a multi-million pound investment. Staff benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development. The Role As Receptionist / Administrator you'll be the first point of contact for all visitors to the school, along with answering incoming calls and re-directing and general administrative support. You will be joining a well-respected and lively Support Team. Key duties and responsibilities: Greet visitors to the school and respond to queries appropriately. Answer telephone calls and pass on messages to staff either verbally or via email. Deal with general email enquiries and follow up if necessary. File student documents electronically Undertake any training in the school communication and IT systems Update the system with pupil attendance updates working with the Attendance Officer. Assist in internal event co-ordination to ensure smooth running of internal events, liaising with SLT, site team and stakeholders. Produce Certificates as and when required. Assist on Trip Administration in conjunction with School Trip Co-Ordinator Undertake ad-hoc projects and duties as required by the Office Manager. The Person Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required -ability to compose letters accurately Proven solid experience of administration. Be a confident user of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and use of Mail Merges. Typing Speed 30wpm. Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions as well as a member of a collaborative team. Good organisation skills, ability to multi-task, prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines Discretion, sensitivity and diplomacy. Desirable Previous experience working in a school environment within administration, or in a working environment as a Personal Assistant. Ability to relate to all personnel and children within the school environment. Knowledge and experience of whole school procedures, organisation and structure. Knowledge of BromCom, The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought for this position. Terms Location: Sevenoaks Permanent, Term Time only plus inset days (39 weeks per year) 37 hours per week, Hours: 8.15am to 4.30pm FTE Salary £23,338-£23,921, actual salary £20,252.72 - £20,758.64 (actual salary based on working term time only). Salary dependent on experience. Free parking. A comprehensive range of other benefits including This is a rare term-time only role, working for an organisation that offers a supportive environment and a comprehensive list of benefits. ADZN1_UKTJ