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School Receptionist - Part-time

South Avenue Primary School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-2435-137S
  • Posted:06/07/2022
  • Pay:FMAT Band B3 £18,680 p.a. FTE
  • Start Date:September 2022
  • App Close Date:14/07/2022 at 23:00
  • Interviews:21st July 2022

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Job role:                       School Receptionist

South Avenue Primary School

Salary:                          FMAT Band B3 £18,680 p.a. FTE

(Pro-rata £10,627.01 p.a.)

Hours:                           25 hours per week

Monday – Friday 8.00am – 1.00pm

Term Time only

Contract Status:          Permanent

Contract Start Date:   September 2022

Closing date:                Thursday 14th July 2022

Interviews:                   Thursday 21st July 2022

We have an exciting opportunity for School Receptionist to join Fulston Manor Academies Trust based at South Avenue Primary School in Sittingbourne. The successful candidate will be friendly, professional and well-organised. You will be the ‘face of the school’ as you welcome visitors and deal with pupils, parents and stakeholders face to face, on the phone and by email

What we are looking for:

  • This is a busy office and you will need to have the ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions
  • You will be able to work to tight deadlines in a methodical manner observing confidentiality at all times
  • Excellent administration and ICT (Microsoft Office) skills, with a high level of efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality
  • Ability to be flexible with a ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Previous knowledge of using Arbor would be an advantage
  • An ability to work with minimal supervision and direction as well as multi task and use initiative
  • Be willing to train as a First Aider (if not already qualified)
  • Previous experience of working in a school or other education environment is desirable

What South Avenue School can offer you:

  • Encouragement to develop your career
  • A friendly, strong and supportive team
  • A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students
  • A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
  • To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution

At South Avenue Primary, we are committed to the highest standards in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. We are an equal opportunities employer.

 

If you are interested and would like to apply please complete the school’s application form and send this in to Suzanne Francis, Trust HR & Business Director with a covering letter (email acceptable) to recruitment@fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk  Applications by CV will not be accepted.

For any further information, however, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

A job description is attached for further details.

We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early and to interview candidates during the advertisement window; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Information about the school

South Avenue is a very popular two form entry primary school in Sittingbourne and is a member of Fulston Manor Academies Trust. Our school vision is We Discover, We Learn, We Grow. We aim to ensure every child is ready for a lifetime of learning and equipped for the real world. We strive to find those barriers to learning and support the children in a nurturing way.

The latest Ofsted (October 2022) agreed that children are happy to attend our school and staff 'have produced an ambitious curriculum and have high expectations for all pupils.'

'The school ethos of together we discover, we learn, we grow is upheld in lessons and activities across the school. Pupils know the school's values and use them to guide their thinking in class and when at play.'

There is a strong community feel about the school and we pride ourselves on looking not only to deliver a rich and balanced curriculum and providing pupils with the tools to learn; but also having a strong focus on the well-being of each child.

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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.