Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Receptionist / Administrator - Hillingdon - GBP18,905 to GBP19,942

36 hours per week, 38 weeks pa (term time only, the postholder may be required to attend two training days in September for which time off in lieu will be given). Hours of work are 8.15am to 4.30pm (a later start of 8.30am to be arranged for one day during the week by mutual agreement with the line manager).

PROUD TO MAKE SUCCESS HAPPEN
Uxbridge High School is an ambitious and dynamic converter academy with over 1,200 students aged 11 -18. We have much to celebrate at Uxbridge High School including a committed and focused staff, outstanding facilities, strong relationships with the community and school partners, supportive Governors and a thriving sixth form. We are delighted to be recognised by Alps in the top 20% of UK schools, celebrating outstanding sixth form student progress at A level. We value the successes of every child, whatever their starting point. All of this takes place within a truly comprehensive and multicultural school that reflects life in modern Britain.

Our school values have been developed by students and staff and form the basis of our ethos and culture. All members of our school community subscribe and work towards always being: Positive, Respectful, Open Minded, Unique, Determined: Proud to Make Success Happen.

THE ROLE
We are looking for a skilled and experienced receptionist / administrator to work in our busy school office. You will act as the first point of contact for visitors and callers so will need to be sufficiently familiar with the basic duties within the school in order to provide a professional service. In addition, you will carry out an administrative workload which includes inputting information onto SIMS, preparing letters, reports, minutes etc. You must have excellent administrational skills and excelled command of written and spoken English. We would welcome applications from exceptional people who can make an integral contribution to Uxbridge High School.

In return we offer a friendly, modern working environment; free membership to the Benenden Healthcare Scheme; a favourable pension scheme; financial support for higher and further education; a cycle to work scheme and interest free travel loans.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

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