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Receptionist / Clerical Assistant - Full-time

Liberty Training, Ramsgate

  • Ref:KCC886-7907-1S
  • Posted:16/02/2021
  • Pay:£18,000 - £19,000 per year
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:12/03/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Receptionist/Clerical Assistant to be the first point of contact for all visitors to the college, along with answering incoming calls, re-directing and general administrative support.

This position is required from March 2021 and will be required to work from 8:30am to 4.30pm, five days per week (Monday to Friday), year round (not term time only) at our vibrant and friendly college, Liberty Training.

Experience in, Word, Excel and Outlook essential while experience of Office 365 apps, SharePoint, CPOMS and SIMS would be an advantage. Previous experience of working in a school environment would be preferable however, full training will be given.

Overall Responsibility:

To work within the Administrative Team, based in the Main Reception, providing an efficient and professional reception service.

To be the first point of contact for all visitors, signing them in and out in accordance with college policy and safeguarding procedures.

Benefits:

  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
  • Staff Christmas party paid by the company
  • Client Centred Organisation

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff as safe as possible, we have installed hand sanitisers throughout the building, a plastic screen at reception, and all staff desks are 2 metres apart.
Our safety measures are in line with Government guidance for schools and colleges.

All job offers are subject to successful DBS checks, an individual not being listed on the POVA register, and are subject to a final offer of employment being made by Liberty.

Information about the school

Liberty Training has been supporting young people aged 16-25 for over a decade, but so many of our learners need better education and support pre-16. We realise that the lives of these young people could have been changed for the better if only there was a school like Liberty out there… so we have decided to create one!

Our specialist post-16 college, Liberty College, has gone from strength to strength over the years and we are at a very exciting stage in our development, where we are branching into key stage 4 by establishing our new high school, Liberty High. This independent school will support SEND learners with a focus on those with SEMH needs.

Liberty High will be established with the same ethos, vision, culture & teaching methods as Liberty College, using fun, friendly and relaxed teaching environments to create a safe space for our learners where they can flourish and grow. We aim to mirror the College environment within our school, treating the learners as adults to encourage independence and prepare them for life after education. You can read more about our college below:

At Liberty College, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to better themselves. We help young people aged 16-25 develop employability and life skills in a fun and friendly way, using a combination of activities, hands-on learning and unique teaching methods. We embrace opportunities to learn outside the classroom, from paintballing to trips to Disneyland Paris.

Liberty College recently achieved a Good Ofsted grading - http://www.libertygroupltd.co.uk/what-ofsted-say

“Leaders and staff have created a culture which is extremely supportive. Staff ensure that the college is welcoming and there is a calm environment for learners to learn in.” Ofsted 2022

“Leaders and staff ensure that learners develop their confidence, independence and mental resilience.” Ofsted 2022

“Leaders ensure that learners experience a wide curriculum which helps learners prepare for adulthood in modern Britain.” Ofsted 2022

We have a relaxed atmosphere in our college, and our team aren't like traditional teachers- we are more like motivational speakers or support coaches. We don't just teach skills but are there to help and guide young people in all areas of their life. Our experienced team are down-to-earth and approachable. We understand that each of our learners is unique, and we respect and embrace their individual differences.

We have small group sizes with up to 8 in a group, depending on the needs of the individual learners.

Learner Testimonials

"We have more freedom and we're not treated as children; we're treated as adults. We are treated with respect."

"Liberty is like a little family, we all have differences, and we all accept others, it's a safe place, it feels like a home away from home. There's no ‘one size fits all' approach here- they cater to everyone's needs."

"Liberty is different to other schools and colleges because it gives you a good, bright vibe and you can also chill and relax."

"It was a helpful and positive experience. It was what education should be like."

Staff Testimonials

"I have never worked somewhere as rewarding and supportive as Liberty before. It makes me wonder why I waited so long to make the leap into Post 16 special education. The learners and staff made me feel so welcome when I started. I feel valued and have autonomy. I also have a work-life balance which is a rarity in education".

“I have only been working at Liberty a short time, but working here has been a positive and wonderful experience; the environment and staff have been very supportive and encouraging to allow me to reach my potential, providing me with training, personal support and opportunities for growth and development. I truly enjoy working for Liberty and always inspired by their ethos, approach and vision for the future.”

Find out more about Liberty College - www.libertygroupltd.co.uk

Safer Recruitment

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Form and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, will also be subject to an online search.

Liberty and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The DBS (formally CRB) helps employers makes safer recruitment decisions. A number of roles, especially those involving children or vulnerable adults, require a criminal record check. All job offers are subject to successful Enhanced DBS and barred list checks.

Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we will ask for references prior to interview (subject to consent being given). Our safer recruitment policy can be found on our website and attached below.

We reserve the right to close the advert early so advise early application.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Job Contact Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.