Receptionist / Administrator - Full-time/Part-time

Job Description

Pay: Competitive salary rate subject to experience Start Date: 01/11/2021 We are looking to recruit an excellent member of staff to be ourReceptionist. This is an amazing opportunity to join our small IndependentInternational Boarding School. We are currentlya school of approximately 110students but we have recently purchased another property which will provide thegrowth we need due to our popularity and reputation. We are part of the prestigious Dukes Education Group, a rapidlyexpanding portfolio of some of thebest independent educational establishmentsnationally. It is an exciting time to join Earlscliffe! The role itself includes the following duties and responsibilitiesDuties The postholder will be responsible for: Manning the reception desk, answering the phoneand greetingvisitors to the school from 08:30 - 17:00 in the main buildingManaging deliveries and collections of goods and materials andordering stationeryGeneral clerical, secretarial, data input and handling, and otheradministrative duties as time allowsand the needs of the SchooldictatesTo undertake any training, as necessary, in order to carry out thefunction of the School office efficientlyAdministration for school eventsFirst Aid when required (training can be provided)Arranging transport for some events,including student taxis toGPs etcEvents management - eg The Schools Annual ValedictoryDinnerSkills Competent keyboard skills and a good working knowledge of windowsand Microsoftapplications, especially Word and Excel as well as Google Suiteand Adobe.Goodorganisational skills, including prioritising, and working todeadlines.Good interpersonal/communication skills; the ability to greetvisitors and parents in a friendly manner; tact and diplomacy whenrequired.Appropriate first aid qualification, or willingnessto completetraining.The ability to handle confidential material withdiscretion.An ability to establish good working relationships.A positive and professional telephone manner.A sense of humour and a can-do attitude.A smart, professional appearanceThe positionbecomes available from 1st November 2021. If you think this could be the perfect position for you, pleasecomplete the application form right away. I am envisaging this position will bevery popular and we will receive lots of applications. If we feel that anapplicationstands out, we will arrange an interview straight away to securethe right candidate. Please dont wait for the closing date to apply.Closing Date: 05/10/2021 at 17:00 Interviews: Arranged on receipt of application form Information about the school Earlscliffewas founded as an independent, day and boarding, sixthform college in 2012 and recently joined the Dukes Education group of eliteeducational establishments. Earlscliffe is fully co-educational, educating boys and girls from15-19yrs and currently all of ourstudents, except three day students, are fullboarding and are accommodated within our five residences. There are currently 107 students from over 30 nationalities in theschool. There are approximately 30 teaching staff (p/t and f/t) and about 65employees intotal. We also operate Easter and Summer School courses throughoutthe vacation periods. We offer a gold standard A-level programme in traditional subjectsproviding the best academic preparation for entry into the worlds mostcompetitive universities. Earlscliffeoffers a personalised education like no other collegeof its kind, drawing on the traditions and methods of Oxbridge colleges, toppublic schools, Ivy League universities and innovative best practice.Since its opening in 2012, Earlscliffe has gone from strengthtostrength, having achieved The Telegraph national ranking of No. 38 out of4,303 schools teaching A-level. Visit our website for moreinformation. We would be delighted to receive your application consisting of anintroductory letter and the completed applicationform please. The applicationform is your opportunity to sell yourself so please provide a full descriptionof your experience to date. Please explain any gaps in your employment history.Applications consisting of just a CV may not be considered.We have addeda closing date to our vacancy but we do reserve theright to interview and appoint before the closing date to secure a candidate ifnecessary. You are advised to submit your application early to ensure yourapplication is included in our shortlisting process.Earlscliffe is committed to the safeguarding of our students. Allstaff undergo an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service as wellas the Barred List prior to appointment. Any offer of appointment is subject toa satisfactory DBS result, healthcheck and of course, references, one of whichmust be from your current or most recent Headteacher/employer. Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an EnhancedDisclosureApplication to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KTJ1