Receptionist and Primary First Aider

Job description

Receptionist & Primary First Aider

Role: Receptionist & Primary First Aider (Training Provided)

Location: Richmond

Contract: Permanent, full-time, term-time only
Hours: either 7.30-4pm or 8-4.30pm starting properly in September but ideally, would attend the school for a few hand over days in July
Salary: £25-30k (DOE)

Interviews: ASAP

The role:

School Receptionist/Primary First Aider

Our Richmond School is an independent co-educational Prep School for children aged 3 to 11 years. Based in Richmond, Southwest London, it is a friendly and family-orientated school which aims to prepare pupils for the modern world: balancing academic and pastoral care with creativity, exploration, and community.

Our school is looking to appoint a School Receptionist who is also the Primary First Aider to run essential aspects of the School Office.

You will ensure the efficient day-to-day operations in the school office, as well as acting as the school's Primary First Aider (training will be provided).

As a member of the administrative team, you will also provide routine general administrative assistance as required.

You will have previous experience in administration and possibly in first aid, preferably within a school.

You will be flexible and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities will include:
School Office:
• Be the first point of contact for the school in person, by email and on the telephone.
• Receive visitors and ensure they are well briefed in essential matters
• Deal with enquiries, parent emails and queries
• Receive post and deliveries
• Liaise with external agencies as required
• Deal with middle of day pupil arrivals and departures, escorting children between buildings
• Book coaches / transport for trips/residentials and be the point of call for them (or words to that effect)
• Occasionally supervise children in the front office in the event of a late pick up by parents
• Manage daily pupil register, ensuring all class registers are complete and following up on queries

First Aid:
• Greet children who are feeling ill or have sustained an injury
• Assess them and administer basic first aid, as appropriate
• Contact parents and staff as necessary to report a treatment or a need to go home
• Contact emergency services on the rare occasion they are needed
• Log all medical treatments
• Maintain an accurate central record of children with medical conditions and allergies which is shared with staff
• Order additional first aid supplies as needed
In general:
• Be prepared to work overtime on occasion such as staffing the front desk at parent evenings
• Complete any additional duties asked
Safeguarding, wellbeing, and pastoral matters:
• To be aware of and implement all school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and child protection
• To actively promote and model good practice in equality and diversity, safeguarding and health and safety
• To share responsibility for the welfare, wellbeing and safety of all children in the school
Role Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade C or above
• Previous administration experience
• Good ICT skills with an understanding of MS Office
• A good command of the English language, and good communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Good interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and tact, particularly when dealing with parents
• A flexible approach, with the ability to respond positively to ad hoc requests from all members of staff
• Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work calmly and reliably in a busy school, both in a team and independently
• To undertake all training as required
• To instil attitudes and habits consistent with maintaining a happy and caring atmosphere within the whole school community
• To be flexible, organised and able to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure and to deadlines
• To be proactive, motivated and calm
• To have a professional, smart appearance
DO NOT DELAY - APPLY TODAY - the school are looking to interview fantastic Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistants this month, ahead of the summer break (July 19th) - if shortlisted, we will be in touch within 24hrs.

Click 'Apply Now' and send your CV to Sally at Clarus Education to apply for Receptionist & Primary First Aider role.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note you must have the right to work full-time in the UK to be considered for this position, we do not offer sponsorship.

If shortlisted for this Receptionist & Primary First Aider role, our team will be in touch within 48hrs.

Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.

Receptionist & Primary First Aider - Richmond