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This post is term time only and fixed term to 31st August 2025.
We are seeking a highly motivated and capable Administration Assistant/Receptionist to join our dedicated team and contribute to the efficient operation of our school. The post-holder will act as a first point of contact for the school, managing communications and providing information to staff, pupils, and the public, while also ensuring the smooth execution of administrative functions.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
* Undertake reception duties, answering the telephone (transferring calls, taking and delivering caller messages) and dealing with face-to-face enquiries.
* Provide clerical and administrative support ensuring systems, files, and records are kept up to date.
* Answer telephones, take messages, and respond to enquiries, using school office equipment and performing general office duties.
We are looking for a colleague who has:
* Experience in a similar role covering a range of administrative duties.
* A good general education demonstrating numeracy and literacy.
* A proactive approach to prioritising workload.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills to suit a variety of audiences.
St Hild’s Church of England School is in an exciting phase of its development and has high ambition for its pupils. With a strong Christian ethos, we work effectively across the whole community to improve and enrich the lives of children.
Our school is one of eight primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve, and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East.
In return, we offer:
* Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
* A team of hardworking, dedicated, and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
* The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi-academy trust.
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
* Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government, etc.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Ireland's leading wellbeing provider.
If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying job description and person specification and click ‘apply now’ to complete an online application form no later than midnight on Wednesday 9th April 2025.
Please see below supporting documents for this role:
Admin Assistant and Receptionist Job Description
Admin Assistant and Receptionist Person Specification
NEAT Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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