Administration & Reception Assistant

We are seeking a friendly and proactive Administration & Reception Assistant to join our team at Cove School. As a key member of the school office, you will be one of the first points of contact for visitors, parents, carers and pupils. You will provide a professional and welcoming reception service while also delivering administrative support to colleagues across the school.

This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and is able to manage a range of tasks in a busy school environment.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

• Greet and assist visitors, parents, pupils and contractors in a professional and helpful manner
• Answer incoming calls, handle general enquiries and direct queries to the appropriate member of staff
• Provide effective administrative support to the whole school team
• Support with the organisation and administration of school events such as Parents’ Evening
• Assist in the provision of clear communications from the school to parents and carers
• Undertake photocopying, laminating and document preparation (this could include class resources, assessments, revision materials and event documentation)
• Maintain reprographics equipment and ordering related supplies such as paper

The successful candidate will:

• Be confident working collaboratively with a range of teams and staff
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high standard of literacy
• Have a strong attention to detail and good ICT skills with the ability to learn and use new systems effectively
• Be a supportive team player who is willing to assist colleagues when needed
• Be able to remain calm and professional when working in a busy and sometimes demanding environment
• Be highly organised and able to plan and manage their own workload
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of all children
• Adhere to all school policies and procedures and safeguarding requirements