Receptionist needed in secondary school - helsby - united kingdom, cheshire

simply education are proud to be working in partnership with a thriving secondary school in helsby, who are currently recruiting for a receptionist to carry out duties in the main office as well as some clerical work to join them for the new academic year! if you are a highly motivated, well organised and enthusiastic individual looking for an excellent opportunity to work alongside the school business manager in a fantastic setting, then this may be the role for you hours: monday to thursday : 8:30 - 4:30 friday : 8:30 - 4:00 location :helsby, near chester to start : asap the ideal candidate should have: previous experience working in an office / administration environment preferably within a school/education setting. a competent level of it literacy (familiarity with a range of systems including ms office, arbor and other local authority systems; experience of unit 4 processes is desirable). the ability to work to deadlines on their own initiative, manage their own workload and be able to remain calm within a busy and much interrupted environment. excellent communication skills to effectively maintain a friendly, helpful and professional manner. the ability to work as part of a team as well as a professional discreet approach when dealing with staff, pupils, parents, governors and multi-professionals. what do you have to have? proof of right to work in the uk . 10 year checkable work/education history. our compliance department consistently maintains the highest standards of vetting to ensure we continually maintain our rec audited education status. all candidates who register with simply education will have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced dbs check completed. all offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. what you need to do now: if you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your cv over. you can also email a copy of your cv (as a word document) to (url removed) we will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. all successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form. if this position isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local cheshire office on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available

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