Receptionist
Ref: SCH-AEGL-0194 24 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP4 - SCP6The Role
Could you be our new receptionist? We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and highly organised person to work at the reception desk and welcome visitors to St Aldhelm’s Academy. The role also includes general administrative tasks including dealing with a high volume of telephone calls and helping students and visitors with a wide range of queries as well as handling incoming and outgoing post and small parcel deliveries. The successful candidate will be confident using a wide range of IT packages, particularly Excel and Outlook, and will be able to stay calm under pressure and prioritise tasks appropriately. Prior experience of Arbor and safeguarding children in an educational setting would be an advantage but full training will be provided. The successful candidate will be required to undertake first aid training and be part of the Academy’s first aid team. Working hours 8-4 with a 3.30 finish on Fridays, term time only.
We are looking for candidates who are passionate and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improve the life chances of our young people.
What We have to Offer:
- A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
- A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
- All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
- Strong potential for career progression.
- A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
- An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
- Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
- A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.
Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Leila Shaw, HR Admin Lead, on leila.shaw@saa.weareauthentic.education
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Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent |
Essential
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| Current First Aid qualification |
Desirable
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Committed |
Desirable
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| Dedicated |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
Authentic Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search.
Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue
Poole
Dorset
BH12 4HS
Leila Shaw
Leila.Shaw@saa.weareauthe... https://www.staldhelms-academy.co.uk/Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as Authentic Education reserves the right to close applications early.