Job Introduction
Receptionist/Admin Assistant – Gosport
We are seeking an Admin Assistant to join our team at Gosport. The position is for 35 hours per week, term time only Monday to Friday. We are looking for the hours to be worked 8:00 - 15:00 daily to support the school needs.
The Key Education Centres provide alternative provisions for pupils aged 11—16 who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools. Our provisions pride on being abreast of current pedagogy and our work around attachment-focused and trauma informed practice is a fundamental part of our work in engaging pupils in learning experiences beyond those of the traditional curriculum alongside providing them with the skills needed to succeed in life beyond The Key and in modern Britain.
We are looking for an Admin Assistant who has a genuine interest in supporting our pupils and improving their life chances. The successful candidate will join us in our Reception at our Gosport site, supporting the students, staff and visitors with all aspects of administration. Our environment can be challenging, but we believe the support available and our team focused approach make this a really rewarding experience.
Are you;
Confident in English & Maths and have a good standard of both
Able to work in a busy, challenging Reception environment, whilst maintaining a welcoming and smiling face
An experienced administrator with great organisational and interpersonal skills
Able to accurately take messages and swiftly pass to the relevant member of staff
Able to use your initiative and be resourceful
Able to prioritise and multitask, managing your workload and meeting deadlines
Efficient and self motivated
Someone with an eye for detail
Able to work on your own, and as part of a wider team
Able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
Willing to learn and be proactive about your own learning
IT literate with Microsoft Office and Google suite
Personable, and able to communicate with stakeholders of all levels
SIMS trained (this is desirable but not essential, as training can be given)
We can offer you:
A supportive and friendly working environment
A commitment to professional learning and development
A workplace which prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and young people
How to apply:
CVs will not be accepted
For an application pack please see the forms attached or visit our website at www.thekeyeducationcentre.co.uk
A tour will be provided as part of the interview process.
Applications to be submitted by email to Recruitment@thekey.hants.sch.uk. Closing date is 12:00pm 7th Sept
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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