Receptionist - EARLSDON PRIMARY SCHOOL

To work as part of a busy team under the supervision of the Office Manager. To provide efficient and pro-active clerical and administrative support for the school. To be the first point of contact for callers and visitors to the school offering guidance and assistance both personally and by telephone.

We are looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic person to join our busy school office team at Earlsdon Primary School. The successful candidate will:

• Must have experience in school office or similar environment
• Be friendly and approachable - welcome visitors, support families and communicate confidently with staff and external agencies.
• Have excellent communication skills - answer telephone calls, respond to enquiries and pass on information clearly and professionally.
• Be organised and efficient - manage appointments, maintain records and keep the school office running smoothly.
• Have good IT skills - confidently use computers, emails and word-processing packages, with a willingness to learn new systems.
• Be accurate and methodical - ensure information is recorded correctly and administrative tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Be able to prioritise and use initiative - manage a varied workload, meet deadlines and remain calm when working under pressure.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and teamwork - handle sensitive information appropriately and work positively with colleagues to support the whole school community.
  
  Earlsdon Primary School is a friendly and dynamic school with pupils who are enthusiastic, independent learners. We are very proud of them and of what they achieve both academically and personally. Everyone at Earlsdon works collaboratively to ensure that all children are given every opportunity to enjoy learning and to thrive in a happy, stimulating and vibrant community school.
Our school is situated in the heart of Earlsdon and is housed in a beautiful Victorian building which opened in 1890. The heritage and tradition give the school its heart and today the children enjoy a positive and innovative ethos with learning at its core. We strive to ensure that teaching and learning is enhanced by high-quality experiences which enable our pupils to become confident, reflective and independent learners. Our curriculum is enriched by accessing many community resources and facilities, and by providing exciting and engaging learning experiences in school, in the local area and beyond.