We are seeking to appoint a part time Receptionist to our busy Reception team. The Reception team is the first point of contact for parents and carers, students, agencies, governors, staff and all visitors to the school, ensuring the first impression given is of the highest standard whether in person or over the telephone. They are highly organised, articulate and friendly providing an efficient reception and administrative service to the school.,

To deal with enquiries, answering the telephone and relaying messages to staff and students
To deal with student enquiries
To ensure all visitors are signed in at Reception and a visitor pass issued, while rigorous safeguarding procedures are followed
To update student details on the school's MIS (SIMS)
To support the First Aid Lead with any injuries, medical issues, sickness
To sort incoming mail and dispatch outgoing mail
To word process and produce school documentation required by staff and departments as directed by the PA to the Head Teacher
Liaise with staff, parents/carers and external agencies as appropriate, sharing information as directed and ensuring local procedures are followed
To photocopy and reproduce documents as and when required
To deal with all confidential matters with tact and discretion
Work as part of the overall administrative team of the school to ensure the school runs smoothly and effectively at all times
Follow the school's policies and procedures in the event of an emergency and attend relevant training
Support with school events as requested by the PA to the Head Teacher
Any other duties as requested by the PA to the Head Teacher
Contribute to the overall ethos, vision and aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
To carry out the above duties in accordance with the school's Safeguarding Policy.

"Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student's experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve their highest potential."
An oversubscribed secondary school that opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking
Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to years 7-13
Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be 'work-ready' and the traits of excellent global citizens
Following the National Curriculum, where Maths and English are taught every day
A Google School with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas
Committed to learning which is relevant with links to the 'real world' of business, higher education and the local community
In a state of the art, new School completed in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking
Committed to supporting our staff to have a good work / life balance by offering longer school holidays, bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings, and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes

Contract: Term time only, Permanent
Hours: 25 hours per week, 7:30am to 12:30pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £14,000 to £16,000 actual (FTE £26,186 - £29,927) dependent on experience
Start date: ASAP
Responsible to: PA to Head Teacher and ultimately the Head Teacher

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