Receptionist & Admin Assistant

Are you looking for an admin role in an education setting

We are recruiting an experiencedReceptionist /AdministrationAssistantto join our team providinga comprehensive administration service for our academy. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with experience within an office environment. You will undertake general office duties including filing parent communications photocopying and scanning and will support the Office Manager with the day to day running of the office.

AsReceptionist /AdministrationAssistantyou will;

• Be the first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have agood knowledge of ICT.
• Maintain information systems databases and other associated records.

This is a parent facing role and you will therefore have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This role will also encompassesSchool Trips CoordinatorandClubs Coordinator. As theSchool Trips Coordinator you will managebookings and coordinate requirements for all school trips including trippayments maintaining accurate records and following up on any outstanding balances.

OurClubs Coordinatorwill provide details of all clubs to parents allocatingpupils to their selected club/s.

Actual hours of work will be 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 am to 4.00 pm on a Friday

New Horizons Childrens Academy is a Good school (Ofsted May 2022) with a three-form entry that teaches over 600 children from the local community.Our aim is to provide an education that meets the needs of all our children and we expect high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Staff sharethis passion and are a role models for our pupils with their diligence and turn our staff are supported with a framework that aims to bring the best out of them within an environment that encourages reflection and self-improvement.

There is an ongoing training programme in place aimed at the development of expertise in a range of cognitive tools strategies and resources for established and newly appointed staff.- University of Exeter(Thinking Schools Accreditation)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our contemporary school and join our Trust. You will work with modern facilities and grasp the opportunity to influence and shape the vision of our Academy.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West South South East and East of England consisting of early years primary secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Thats why we invest in our people so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

• Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources mentoring and school visits across the Trust.
• Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
  
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes conveniently located at New Horizons Childrens Academy Rochester Grammar School and Maritime Academy.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will bepart of our Staff Recognition Programme with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts dental cover Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays cars days out and much more!

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our friendly schoolbenefittingfrom a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications areencouragedand we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal chat with the line manageror to arrange a visit to the schoolplease contact Georgina Spratt onemailprotected

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates if you have any questions regarding this process please emailemailprotected