School Receptionist / Administrator

DetailsLocation: The Russell Campus (Richmond), UKGrade: NJC Scale 5, starting point 12 - £30,033 FTE (PT role would be pro-rated accordingly.)Working Pattern: Part-Time
Contract Type: PermanentOpportunityWe have a vacancy for a Part Time Receptionist/Administrators at The Russell campus (hours to be negotiated). You will meet and greet our students and visitors and carry out general clerical and administrative duties. Ideally, you will have reception experience and excellent communication skills.AboutStrathmore is a forward-thinking and innovative special school, currently located across the borough of Richmond in 4 campuses, with a 5th location due to open soon. All of 4 sites are co-located with local, inclusive minded mainstream primary and secondary schools and we work closely with each school to promote an inclusive partnership. Strathmore is part of The Auriga Academy Trust with Clarendon and Capella House Schools, and the aim of the Trust is to extend local SEND provision.General Administration
Produce correspondence and reports for SLT including letters to parents and newsletters. School visit and trips letters should be produced by the teacher.Undertake general administrative tasks as required and maintain centre filing systems.Receive, sort and circulate school post.
As per an agreed rota by school monitor the info@ email address respond to messages where appropriate and be responsible for redirection to the appropriate staff member.Where necessary arrange communications to parents or guardians whose first language is not English.Administration of income and permissions for school lunches, trips and events and update ARBOR monitoring of online payments.Provide daily lunch numbers for the kitchen.
Assist with the chasing of, and liaising with, parents to collect overdue lunch balances.Manage diary bookings for visits for example liaising with pupil administration regards prospective parent visits.Update general staff notices in staff room and around the campus.
Update telephone greetings for school holiday closures.
In the absence of a member of the school admin team support where necessary.To assist with preparation and refreshments for staff training and governor and external meetings.Further benefits at the Trust include:Our Employee Assistance Program- available to support you in times of need. Reach out confidentially for assistance with personal or work-related challenges.
The Cycle to Work scheme- apply for a brand new bike and equipment through your salary, saving up to 42%.
Our Auriga Rewards benefits platform with 1000s of discounts and offers for big name brands in retails, travel, fitness, utilities and wellbeing.
ApplyApplication Deadline: Thursday, 15th February 2024
Interview Date: ASAPPlease refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role and the skills/experience required.