Receptionist / Administration Assistant

Bracken Hill is an all-age special school catering for children from 4-18yrs. The pupils have a wide variety of needs ranging from moderate to complex learning difficulties and some have additional behaviours. The Executive Head Teacher and Governors wish to appoint an experienced Receptionist / Administration Assistant to work with and alongside a dedicated and motivated staff team, who work to ensure the smooth running of the business and administrative functions of the school. 

The successful candidate will need:

• To be experienced in using IT (Microsoft Office) particularly Word and Excel
  
• Strong organisational abilities to prioritise, plan and co-ordinate work quickly and effectively
• To communicate effectively with a range of people, including students, colleagues and professionals
• Work well as part of a team as well as having the ability to use one’s own initiative
• Take responsibility for tasks and work unsupervised
• Effective telephone skills and the ability to deal with people sensitively and professionally
• A full appreciation of the need for confidentiality

Bracken Hill School, in line with its Child Protection Policy, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. The successful candidate would be appointed subject to an identity and an enhanced DBS check.

Bracken Hill School welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation and is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications are made through MyNewTerm:  
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149708/EDV-2025-BHS-68594 

Informal visits are recommended but not essential. For an application pack or to arrange a visit please e-mail office@brackenhill.notts.sch.uk  or contact Mrs Bonser, School Business Manager on 01623 477268.  

Required: As soon as possible

Interviews: To be confirmed