Receptionist / Administration Assistant

at  The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description

• Able to provide a friendly, welcoming, first point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and staff
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear communication skills and customer focused
• High standards and attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft 365
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working in a similar role or educational setting

ABOUT US

The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are recruiting for a Receptionist / Administration Assistant to join our successful team at The Portsmouth Academy. We are looking for a well-organised, efficient and enthusiastic person to assist in supporting the Office Manager by providing a range of administrative support and a reception service.
You will provide a friendly, welcoming, first point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and staff. You will have the ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions in a methodical manner whilst working to tight deadlines .

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description

• Able to provide a friendly, welcoming, first point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and staff
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear communication skills and customer focused
• High standards and attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft 365
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working in a similar role or educational settin