Receptionist/Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Layer de la Haye Primary School are seeking to appoint a friendly, self-motivated and enthusiastic administrative assistant to join our hard-working team.
Scale 3 within the range of points 5 to 6 (actual pay £13,497 to £13,743)
8.30 – 1.30pm Mondays to Thursday and 8:00am – 3:30pm on Fridays (27 hours per week), 39 weeks per year (term time only)
Starting from 1 September 2023
The successful candidate will:
· Have experience of working in a busy office environment;
· Have excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to manage priorities;
· Be the first point of contact for visitors to the school;
· Show a commitment to the school’s values in the support they provide to pupils, parents and staff;
· Take responsibility for managing and responding to all forms of communication;
· Be responsible for the management of pupils’ attendance;
· Undertake administrative duties in managing the school’s website and social media platforms;
· Work alongside other subject leaders to co-ordinate events such as school clubs and educational visits.
In return we can offer you:
· Well-behaved and motivated children;
· A highly professional, dedicated staff team;
· A supportive and friendly community;
· Opportunities for continuing professional development;
· Partnership working within the Tiptree and Stanway Consortium;
· A commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of all children and staff.
All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 27 per week
Salary: £13,497.00-£13,743.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist/Administrator roles across Layer de la Haye Primary School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13,497 - £13,743 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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