Grade 4 £25,411 pa to £26,577 pa
Permanent
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
40 weeks, term-time only (including training days)
Required: As soon as possible
Are you an organised, friendly, and professional individual with a passion for creating a welcoming environment?
Horsenden Primary is looking for an Administrator/Receptionist to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school’s front office, school communications, and supporting the welfare of our students.
About the school
We are a large, vibrant, and diverse primary school in Greenford, Ealing, looking for ambitious and inspirational staff who are passionate about making a difference to our pupils. We believe in the potential of both our students and our staff, and we offer a supportive environment with limitless aspirations for all. The school’s fantastic facilities, such as the swimming pool, well-resourced libraries and multiple outdoor areas, allow us to deliver an inspiring and interactive curriculum to our pupils.
About you
The successful candidate will be someone who:
* Is a positive, professional, and approachable individual with strong communication skills.
* Has excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
* Is competent in using ICT systems, including SIMS and Microsoft Office.
* Has the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Has experience in a school or similar environment.
* Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
The role:
* Serve as the first point of contact for all visitors, providing a warm, welcoming, and professional reception.
* Manage the school’s diary and communications, keeping staff and parents informed of important dates and appointments.
* Administrative duties including handling correspondence, school emails, filing, typing, organising meetings and hospitality.
* Ensure safeguarding and signing-in procedures are followed for all visitors, contractors, staff and pupils.
* Manage office supplies and resources, ensuring stock levels are maintained and office equipment is fully operational.
* Adhere to the school’s safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies at all times.
What we will offer:
*Regular training and continued professional development.
*Support and development through an effective appraisal system and regular feedback from monitoring.
*Support from an experienced Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Board.
*Ealing as a local authority provides a supportive network of colleagues who collaborate through quadrant groups and the Ealing Learning Partnership to ensure the best for all children in the Local Authority.
*Competitive inner London weighting salary.
*Generous local government pension scheme.
*Employee assistance programme.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, please email the office to make an appointment at recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk.
How to apply
Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website https://www.horsenden.ealing.sch.uk/our-school/working-with-us
Please return your completed application form (including the supporting statement) via email to recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk.
Safeguarding:
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.
Please note we do not accept CVs, and these will not be shortlisted.
Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by noon on Wednesday 16 October 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 22 October 2024