Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
Anstey Junior School is a friendly, happy and supportive school in Alton. We have high expectations of all our staff and we are seeking an efficient, reliable and hard-working individual who thrives on working in a busy office to be front of house.
Essential skills:
- Ability to provide a warm welcome to the school - able to demonstrate a professional and understanding approach when dealing with pupils, staff, parents and visitors.
- Able to provide health and safety information clearly to visitors.
- Remain calm in all situations and diffuse any issues.
- Works well under pressure and able to multi task and can deal with constant interruptions.
- Uses own initiative and has good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent ICT skills - competent in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
- First Aid in the Workplace (School will provide training if necessary).
- Excellent administrative skills - be proactive in improving and maintaining administrative systems in a busy office.
- Ability to collate school dinner data quickly and efficiently.
- Good English skills with an eye for detail.
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
- Appreciates that no two days are ever the same.
- A good sense of humour.
We offer:
• A friendly and supportive office and school team
• An opportunity to learn new skills
• A genuine opportunity to be part of the life of the school
Application Procedure
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE ON HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATION FORM
Please email the school for an application form: school.office@anstey-jun.hants.sch.uk
Alternatively, download from our website: www.anstey-jun.hants.sch.uk
Application forms should be submitted to the school no later than 12 noon on Monday 24th February 2025.
We strongly encourage a visit to our school prior to application. Please contact either Suzanne Hayden or Anna Robinson, either via email school.office@anstey-jun.hants.sch.uk or phone 01420 84486 to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.
We reserve the right to interview before the closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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.