Job description
ASPIRE, GROW, SUCCEED
We are looking for a talented receptionist to join our support staff team. The suitable candidate would work on our busy reception desk dealing with both parents and students. This is an interesting and varied role and would suit someone who has reception skills as well as some administration.
Our Culture
We are proud to be building a school that, by 2025, will be delivering an exceptional quality of education. We are true to our core values and enable our employees to engage in challenging and rewarding work whilst, at the same time, supporting them to aspire, grow and succeed. We believe that engaged, motivated and happy staff are the foundation of a successful school community.
Our Values
The Allerton Grange values are the behaviours and qualities expected in our staff community. We are are looking to recruit individuals who live by these values on a daily basis.
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Community
- Humility
- Emotional Intelligence
- Courage
- Collaborative
- Diligent
- Role Model
- A Critical Thinker
The challenge to us all at Allerton Grange School is to continue to improve and grow as a community. We also want to ensure that our staff feel able to take the next steps in their career. We also wish to create a culture that encourages staff to stay and grow with us.
The successful post holder will:-
- Have a professional drive, energy, determination and aspiration.
- Be able to use technology proficiently.
- Have accuracy and attention to detail.
- Be able to work to tight deadlines, prioritise and keep calm under pressure.
- A positive mind set and an adaptable approach to work.
- Tact and discretion for dealing with confidential information.
We will offer:-
- A talented and committed staff team who are supportive of each other. This includes a framework for staff voice and a fair workload charter to ensure wellbeing and a good work/ life balance.
- A Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body committed to creating a school of outstanding practice.
- The opportunity to grow in your role and work with young people in a truly comprehensive, multi-cultural community environment.
- Fantastic building resources and facilities.
Ideally, this role is for 3 days per week. Daily hours 08.30 – 4.30 pm. Friday 08.30 to 4 pm. Term-time only plus 3 additional days, however, number of days and timings are negotiable.
If you share our values, ambition, have a proven track record, and relish a new challenge, we look forward to receiving your application.
If you would like to apply for this post, please download an application pack from the Vacancies link on the school website, or you can email [email protected] for an application pack. Alternatively, you can telephone, leaving your postal address -0113 3931263. The pack will include further details about the post, including how to apply.
Allerton Grange is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and expects all staff, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding recruitment checks.
We are also an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.