Receptionist/Administrator - Ferndown Upper School

2 weeks ago

Ferndown, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council UK Full time £18,000 - £31,200 per year

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATOR
Job Ref: XS8.8d
Dorset Grade 5 SCP 5-6 £ £13.47 per hour
Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 22 hours per week
Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm
Term time only plus staff training days
We are looking to recruit a
Receptionist/Administrator
to
start as soon as possible.
You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff. The ideal applicant will enjoy working in a demanding role and above all, have the ability to remain calm, professional and resilient in a busy and challenging environment.

Main Responsibilities And Duties

  • To receive telephone calls and welcome visitors and take appropriate action.
  • To be responsible for processing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • To undertake general office duties, use of Bromcom, collating and generating reports, facilitating on-call requests and assisting in the absence of colleagues.
  • To provide administrative support to all areas of the school.

Knowledge And Skills

  • Good telephone manner with a calm and friendly disposition.
  • The post requires a high degree of interpersonal, organisation and communication including initiative, flexibility, diplomacy and discretion together with a professional approach.
  • Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office programs with relevant experience of office work.
  • Able to work accurately, under own initiative for short periods of time and to work in an organised and flexible manner.
  • Be able to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

What Ferndown Can Offer You

  • CPD opportunities and training and development programmes.
  • Personalised induction, supported by a mentor.
  • Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Access to health and wellbeing support.
  • Private Healthcare Plan including 24/7 access to a GP by phone, gym discounts, cashback for optical, dental and other appointment expenses for employees and their children.
  • Access to staff benefits and discounts portal through Dorset Council.

For more details, please contact

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Closing date: midnight Wednesday 15th October 2025
Interviews to be held week commencing 20th October 2025

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