Administration Support Officer & Receptionist

St Mary's Catholic High School

Manchester Road
Astley
Tyldesley
M29 7EE

Salary: Grade 5, £23,559 - £25,944 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time working 40 weeks per year

Permanent

• The role requires an experienced and highly organised administrator to provide professional, effective and comprehensive administrative support for whole school initiatives.
• The successful candidate will support student transition, rewards and behaviour management systems, and carry out duties within student services and main reception such as answering telephone calls, welcoming visitors, and managing face to face enquiries from students, parents and visitors.
• Applicants must demonstrate recent experience working in an office or administrative environment, with the ability to carry out a wide range of administrative tasks efficiently and accurately. Good ICT skills are essential, including experience of using Word and Excel. Experience with school office systems and knowledge of school management information systems (Bromcom/SIMS) would be an advantage.
• As a representative of the school, the postholder will be welcoming, approachable and professional, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. They will demonstrate good judgement, remain calm and consistent, and be able to build positive working relationships with colleagues, students and visitors. This role suits a flexible, enthusiastic, proactive individual with a genuine "can do" attitude, able to manage a variety of tasks, work well under pressure and thrive as part of a busy and supportive administration team.

Wigan Local Authority and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to the Enhanced Disclosure procedures.

The employer is committed to safeguarding.