An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our committed team at Harehills Primary School as a Receptionist & General Administrator, within our busy school office. You will greet all our children, staff and visitors with warmth and kindness and will provide outstanding customer service, reflecting our school values and the high standards we offer. We are seeking an individual who is well-organised, efficient, flexible, calm, friendly, motivated and passionate about providing an excellent support service to all our stakeholders.
Whilst experience in an education setting would be useful, it is not essential. Good communication skills, coupled with a flexible attitude, and attention to detail are essential. Experience of using Microsoft 365 and information management systems would be beneficial. Full training and continued professional development will be given to the successful candidate.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- An exciting and inspiring place to work with an interesting and varied workload.
- A friendly and supportive environment within a team of dedicated and knowledgeable staff.
- Term time hours: 37 per week.
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee benefits including access to an Employee Wellbeing Programme.
YOU WILL HAVE:
- At least 1 years’ experience of working in an office environment
- Flexible with a can-do attitude and a positive outlook, who must be calm under pressure
- Discretion and confidentiality are essential
- Child orientated with a welcoming, friendly and professional manner with parents, staff and visitors
- Able to prioritise, use own initiative whilst maintaining a high standard of work
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to learn new computer programmes: training will be provided on the school's current programmes ie SIMS, ParentPay, BioStore
- Support the school's safeguarding, health and safety policies and procedures
- GSCE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
For further information, application form and job description, please visit our school website, using the following link:
https://harehills.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies/#RGA
Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 4th April 2025
Interviews to be held: Friday 11th April 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We embed the promotion of British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs into our School and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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