receptionist Poplar, England
Job description
September / October 2023 Start
Salary: NJC Scale 3, Point 5-6 - £26,193 to £26,625 (Pro-Rata)
Actual Salary: £23,208 to £23,591
Working Arrangements: Permanent | Term Time + One Week | 35 hours per week I 8am to 4pm I Plus 3 Parents Evening Till 7pm
We are looking Receptionist / Administrator who demonstrates warmth and comfort to parents, pupils and visitors, and at the same time being pragmatic, proactive, proficient and enthusiastic. They must be person and pupil centred, self-motivated individual, equipped with knowledge and understanding of front line services or responsibility in a similar background. They must have a desire to develop individual attributes, and has the qualities to support the growing future of our excellent provision. Phoenix is a well-established Outstanding (Ofsted Nov 2018) special school for students with severe language and communication difficulties including autism. The School offers a unique service to the children of Tower Hamlets. The school has a multi-ethnic population, which reflects the diversity of the borough. Phoenix has two sites, Phoenix School and Phoenix Upper School. The two sites cover the age range 3-12 and 12-19 respectively. In January 2021 Upper School site was completed and offers students a wonderful learning environment, which is reflected in the curriculum. We are an award-winning school and accredited through the National Autistic Society; praised for our creative approach to working with children with autism. Phoenix was awarded a commendation for its excellent work across the school.
The school has excellent facilities and resources to support teaching and learning. There is a comprehensive induction and training programme for new and existing staff. This is an exciting opportunity in a school providing for children and young people, where change and challenge are key to what we do
You will:
- To oversee the school reception and support the school with a range of administration and reception task
- To support with the administration and supporting of training events, interviews and hospitality
- To liaise with parents, the local authority and any other outside agencies
- To accurately maintain and oversee the school diary, to include events, minibus booking and professional meetings
- To maintain pupils’ records ensuring that staff, parents, internal and external agencies are provided with relevant information
How to apply:
The application form can be found on the School website www.phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk or TES
Please return completed application form to: [email protected] We do not accept CVs
Closing Date: 9am Monday 28th August 2023 Shortlisting Date: 29th August 2023
Interviews & Assessment Date: 11th September 2023
It will not be possible to re-arrange these dates.
If you are intending to apply, please ensure you are available to attend for an interview.
If you would like to discuss the post or visit please contact
The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
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