Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

This job involves working in the afternoons in term time and in school holidays. It has an annual leave allowance to be taken in school term time.

To start as soon as possible

Kay Rowe is a friendly, inclusive Newham Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. We have children on roll aged 2, 3 and 4-years old. Our values of respect, equality and passion for education lie at the heart of our curriculum. Our staff team have high aspirations for children and families and work closely with parents. We have a strong commitment to outdoor play and Forest school.

Required for April  (or as soon as possible)

We are seeking to appoint a receptionist/administrative assistant. You will be working in the afternoons at the reception desk in term time and in the holidays. This job has an annual leave allowance. You need to :

• Be friendly and able to communicate clearly with parents and visitors.
• Be well organised, good with time management.
• Be the first point of contact for parents and visitors entering the nursery.
• Be committed to working closely with parents and see them as partners
• Be motivated to work closely with colleagues to create a positive learning environment
• Have a very good level of written and spoken English.
• Be confident with ICT systems and be able to pick up and operate our MIS system quickly.
• Have an interest in being part of an exciting, caring extended day and holiday provision.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding in a school and be committed to upholding the school safeguarding policy.

What we can offer you –

• Very welcoming school and staff team.
• A school with high aspirations for all our children and families
• Opportunities for training to develop your professional skills and experience

We strongly encourage interested candidates to come and visit, by appointment, or phone the head teacher (Sarah Porter) for an informal discussion on 020 8534 4403 or email sarah.porter@kayrowe.newham.sch

No CVs and no agencies please.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

• Deadline for applications: Friday 20th March
• Interviews: Tuesday 24th March