MEREWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION : Receptionist / Typist.

SUMMARY OF ROLE :
To assist the Administrative Team by providing an effiecient word processing and reception/switchboard service.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES :
The main duties would include :

ACTIVITY
KNOWLEDGE AND JUDGMENTS REQUIRED
Full range of word processing tasks - use of word processors / personal computers Knowledge of Windows and Word 6 an advantage. Ability to organise day to day work activities and keep to established deadlines.
Receptionist In dealing with public, staff and pupils, awareness of when confidential matters arise. Refer visitor to appropriate member of staff.
Switchboard operator Screening calls, connecting to appropriate member of staff and as above.

The following duties may also be required :
ACTIVITY
KNOWLEDGE AND JUDGMENTS REQUIRED
Operation of photocopier Use of office technology (Cannon NP6500) - minor maintenance e.g. paper jams, toner and paper refills.
Arranging for unwell children to be collected. Following established procedures as required by Health and Safety policy.

ANY OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AS DIRECTED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER OR HEADTEACHER

The above is a summary of the expected administrative duties. As a member of staff in a school you must always be aware of the needs of the pupils and that this can cause priorities to change.





EF/jan96