School Administrator/Receptionist

Meridian Business Support Education division are working on behalf of a School in the Halton area.  They require an experienced School Admin/Receptionist to work in their school. 

Role:                  School Administration/Receptionist
Start:                 As soon as possible 
Salary:              £25,584 - £27,269 (pro rata) – Term time only!
Location:           Halton, Cheshire
Duration:          Temp to perm

Our client is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of School Administrator/Receptionist. Are you versatile, adaptable and an enthusiastic School Administrator / Receptionist, with a willingness to adapt to every changing situation.
Our client is hoping to recruit someone who can work independently and manage time well to deliver administrative support to the school team. A suitable applicant would possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and be fluent in a range of organisational and IT processes including knowledge with SIMS, CPOMS and MIS. 

The ideal candidate will have 

• Have experience working in a school office
• Have a high level of emotional intelligence
• Be able to manage multiple complex priorities under pressure
• Be able to build and maintain good relationships with pupils, parents and carers, staff, schools, youth workers and educational and safeguarding professionals 
• Be able to manage their own time and work to deadlines
• Have experience of handling sensitive and confidential material
• Understand and support the schools’ policies and ethos
• Have a thorough understanding of safeguarding and its application and implementation
• Have excellent ICT skills with knowledge of SIMS, CPOMS and MIS
• Be able to work in a team and have a good sense of humour

The school provides full time education for pupils between 11-16 who are permanently excluded, at risk of permanent exclusion or are otherwise unable to access a mainstream curriculum. Their aim is to match provision closely to the needs of individual children and young people referred to them by schools, academies or the local authority. 
 
Interested and feel you have the experience and skills to perform well in this role? Then attach your CV now to avoid disappointment or email amanda.buckley@meridianbs.co.uk or call Amanda on 07867 101184 for further info