School Receptionist Hastings, England
Job description
School Receptionist
Location: Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Salary: £20,812 £22,368
School Receptionist
Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Location: Hastings
Start date: 1st September 2023
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £20,812 - £22,368 pro rata (TTO)
Closing date: 9am on Monday, 3rd July 2023
Interviews: Thursday, 6th July 2023
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Receptionist to join our operations team. This role will involve main reception duties, the administration of student records, supporting with parent pay systems, overseeing the school’s social media accounts, and supporting the Business Manager as required.
The successful candidate will have:
- strong customer service skills and be a clear and confident communicator
- strong administration skills
- well-developed ICT skills
- experience and/or knowledge of schools or education administration is desirable
Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a successful and popular school in the heart of Hastings. Last year pupil outcomes were above national averages in all areas, and significantly above for KS2. As part of the Ark schools network we are committed to making sure that every child has access to a great education and real choices in life. We know that great schools need great leaders, which is why we offer you the very best training and support at every stage of your career.
We can offer you opportunities for professional development as well as the support and guidance of an experienced and outstanding senior leadership team.
If you have a keen interest in education we can offer you support and challenge to develop further. By joining the Ark schools network you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership, and large retail discounts.
Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please contact P Fitzgerald on 01424 444046, or email [email protected]
To apply through our jobs portal please go to: https://arkcastledown.org/jobs/vacancies. A copy of the job description is available here.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link
