Reception/Administration Assistant

Two Rivers High School, Torc Campus, Silver Link Road, Tamworth, B77 2HJ

35 hours per week Monday - Friday term time only.  Salary £20,260

Our school meets the needs of 270 pupils with special needs including ADHD, autism, speech, language and communication difficulties and social & emotional difficulties.  Awarded in January 2019, Two Rivers High School is an Outstanding School for pupils with Special Educational Needs.

Purpose of the role

We are looking to appoint a confident and proactive person to work in a busy office, to provide an effective and professional administration and reception service within the school.  Using a variety of ICT systems, you will undertake a range of reception and administration duties, assist with pupil attendance and welfare, liaise with parents and help with the arrangements for school trips/events.

Required to start as soon as possible.

Key Requirements

NVQ3 or equivalent business and administration qualification and/or work-based experience in a relevant discipline.

We are looking for someone who:

•    Has good organisational, planning and prioritising skills;

•    Requires minimum supervision and is methodical with good attention to detail;

• Is able to work constructively as part of a team;

• Strong administration skills with the ability to use a variety of ICT systems;

•    Has some knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation;

• Has the ability to relate well to children and adults.

• First aid training would be an advantage.

We can offer:

• A welcoming, stimulating and supportive environment

• A focus on staff well-being with staff social events and well-being counsellor

• A well-established and supportive induction programme for all staff

• Continuing Professional Development

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• A highly professional team who would welcome you on board

• A large and expanding school with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our pupils and impact further on our wider community.

We look forward to meeting interested candidates and strongly encourage you to visit the school. To arrange a visit, please telephone the school Office on 01827 426124.

Closing Date for application:  Thursday 1^st May 2025 (midday)

Interviews will take place: Thursday 8^th May 2025

To apply for this position please download the application form below. All completed applications should be returned directly to the Bursar: recruitment-high@tworiversschool.net

 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.  In addition, for shortlisted candidates an online search (including social media) will be conducted as part of schools’ due diligence in line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education).

Application Form

Job Description and Person Specification

Safeguarding Statement