Grade: Grade 2 SCP 3 - 4 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 20 Working Pattern: Term time 1 Week Actual Salary: 10,992 Interview Date: Tuesday 3 rd December 2024 The Governing Body at Springside School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced receptionist/administrator. Applicants must:- P ossess or be willing to work towards GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade A- C or Level 9-4, or an alternative Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy. Some knowledge of general administrative work and office systems. Experience of using computer packages, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Have an excellent telephone manner Be able to liaise with parents and visitors to the school both face to face, email and telephone The hours of work are 8.00am to 12.00pm Monday to Friday term time plus 1 week. plicants must have an understanding of the work of a school with a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection while working within a school setting. Applicants should also have a good understanding of data protection and maintaining confidentiality. Excellent communication skills are a necessity for the role as you will be covering Reception duties and liaising with parents and visitors to the school. Please nominate TWO referees on your application form. If currently employed, one referee MUST be your current employer./school If currently unemployed, one referee must be your last employer/school. If you are at present a student or newly qualified, one of your referees must be your academic referee or a person who knows you as a helper or volunteer. If you have previously worked with children on a paid or a voluntary basis you will need to provide a referee who can provide a reference on your suitability to work with children. References will not be accepted from relatives, friends or personal referees. You may not name persons who are members of the Governing Board (unless a current Headteacher) of the school to which you are applying or are elected members of the Council. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to Recruitmentspringside.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Thursday 21st November 2024. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.