Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago

Cottenham, United Kingdom Astrea Academy Trust Full time

Job information
**The Role**

Cottenham Village College has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Receptionist and Administration Assistant to join their team

**As our Receptionist and Administrative Assistant, you will be**:

- A good communicator with the ability to deal calmly and sensitively to both students and visitors;
- Managing the signing in and out of all visitors by keeping the signing-in book accurate and up-to-date, and issuing identity badges;
- Maintaining security and safety standards, ensuring visitors are escorted and contractors do not have access to areas without the appropriate authorisation or supervision maintained;
- Providing a general administration support to the college;
- Using the parentmail/App;
- Providing cover and support for First Aid when necessary by attending to all student and staff medical needs.

**We are looking for individuals who have**:

- Previous experience of providing administrative support with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Emergency First Aid Certificate or the willingness to be a trained First Aider;
- Ability to prioritise and manage the conflicting demands effectively and promptly.
- A professional first impression and courteous telephone manner.

**About Us**

Cottenham Village College is a successful school, situated close to the beautiful city of Cambridge, where you will find dedicated, well-behaved pupils and friendly, supportive staff who are committed to comprehensive education. We believe that truly great evidence-informed teaching, delivering an ambitious curriculum for all, is key to improving students’ outcomes. We prioritise teachers’ professional development and learning and we value a culture of hard work, collaboration and a belief that anything is possible. Come and join us

We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.

**In return, we can offer you**:

- Generous Annual Leave entitlement
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities from your first day
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Continued professional development and training opportunities
- Free on-site parking

**Interested in applying?**

If this is something you’re interested in, looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education or maybe all of the above, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role to apply.

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