Administrator / Receptionist - Captain Webb Primary School

Administrator / Receptionist - Captain Webb Primary School

Contract type: Permanent, 37 hours a week, term time + 1

Salary: NJC Scale 2 (£22,737 - £23,114 pro rata)

At Captain Webb Primary School, we put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.  

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.  

We believe in providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family. 

Captain Webb Primary School is a successful and popular primary school based in Dawley. This is an extremely exciting time to join us on our journey to becoming an outstanding school.

We are looking to employ an exceptional receptionist/administrator to join our small office team. 

The primary tasks will involve managing the reception desk, including answering the phone and dealing with parental queries.  You will also have responsibility for maintaining the school website, booking trips and visits, school newsletter, and checking the daily registers. In addition to this you will be the main contact for messages/information between parents and school.

The successful candidate will need experience of working in a busy office environment, of working with Management Information Systems, and have experience of MS Office.  In addition, they will be required to update other systems (such as children’s educational records, and parental consents) ensuring that the teaching staff have accurate information on the pupils in their classes. 

Ongoing support and training will be provided.

To apply, please complete an application form (C.V.’s are not accepted). Please clearly quote the vacancy you are applying for on the application form.  

Closing Date: Midnight Friday 24^th November 2023

Shortlisting Date: Monday 27^th November 2023

Interview Date: Thursday 30^th November 2023

Due to the busy nature of the school, if you have not heard from us by the 29^th November 2023 please assume you were unsuccessful. For further information, please contact the School Business Manager (Lynn Sanderson) on 01952 386770 or email lynn.sanderson@taw.org.uk

Captain Webb Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, Qualification and ID Checks.  As part of safer recruitment we will also carry out an online search.

To Apply

Application form, Job description and Personal Specifications are available from WM Jobs website www.telford.gov.uk/jobs.  Please e-mail completed applications to lynn.sanderson@taw.org.uk . 

Or post to:

Captain Webb Primary School, Webb Crescent, Dawley,Telford,TF4 3DU

Supporting documents
Application Form
Job Description & Person Specification