OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/ RECEPTIONIST

Location

Barrow URC Primary School , BB7 9AZ (167 on roll)
Old Row
Tel: 01254 822338
School website: www.barrow.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Barrow URC Primary School are looking to recruit a proactive, adaptable and highly organised individual, for a multi-faceted role within our school. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate, who will report directly to the Office Manager.

Barrow URC Primary School embodies a powerful vision ‘Rooted in God’s love, everyone growing together to become the best that we can be’.  With a dedicated senior leadership team and governors, we seek an individual aligned with our values, committed to our journey of becoming the best versions of ourselves, and nurturing a vibrant school family.

The role encompasses the following distinct areas:

Reception duties including welcoming visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine queries.

General clerical and administrative support, including word processing, collating information i.e. reports, and reprographics, filing/archiving, distributing mail, postage, room bookings, lost property and ad hoc tasks as required.

Maintaining and updating manual and computerised records.

Maintaining stock and ordering supplies, checking of incoming deliveries, the distribution and storage of stock.

Assisting with the preparation and running of school events.

General pupil welfare support, where required, including liaison with staff and parents

Support to other members of the SLT with their activities

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, and possess a positive, proactive and solution-led approach to work, with the ability to manage competing demands.  Experience of working in a reception and/or administrative position is an essential requirement for this post.

This role will involve working alongside ‘Ludo’ our school dog who resides in the school office.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 21/05/2024

Essential Qualifications

See attached job description/person specification.

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Nicola McArdle (Headteacher) 01254 822338

Proposed Interview Date:

03/06/2024 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.