Receptionist / Clerical Assistant (DBS Essential)

Are you an experienced administrator with good working knowledge of the School SIMS system? If so, I have an exciting opportunity working for my Bradford based client as a Receptionist/Clerical Assistant.

This is an ongoing temporary position to potentially go permanent for the right candidate. This role is term time only with a Salary: £26,000per year.

Please Note: Applicants MUST have worked within a school previously and have experience using SIMS and Excel.

The role:

*Undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors using the electronic visitor management system
*Receive and distribute post daily
*Provide routine clerical support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, emailing, complete routine forms, sort and distribute mail
*Work in classrooms and corridors as directed, putting up displays and taking down out-of-date materials
*Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties, looking after sick students, liaising with parents/staff etc
*Assisting with arrangements for visits by school nurse, photographer etc
*Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems
*Undertake typing, word-processing and other IT based tasks
*Undertake routine administration e.g. registers/school meals, distribution of locker keys
*Operate office equipment e.g. photocopier, computer, laminating machine
*Arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies
*Undertake routine financial administration
*To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
*To attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
*To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

The successful candidate will:

*Have a Current, Valid and Enhanced DBS check
*Have previous experience working in a school
*Be tactful and sensitive to others
*Have excellent communication skills
*Have strong ICT skills, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
*Have an ability to transfer skills to any setting
*Be able to embrace change and progress

The role would suit applicants living in Bradford, Low Moor, Hipperholme and other surrounding areas.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency and is an equal opportunities employer.

Office Angels is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.