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Receptionist Office Administrator - Gravel Hill Primary School - Part-time

Cygnus Academies Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F48-48-S
  • Posted:31/03/2023
  • Pay:BEXLEY04/05 (NJC 4-6)
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:21/04/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:26th April 2023

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About this Role

Post Title:                   Receptionist / Office Administrator              

School:                       Gravel Hill Primary School
Location:                     Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7QJ

Status:                                             Permanent
Hours/Percentage of Week:           9.75 hours  per week (Wed-Fri 1.15pm – 4.30pm)
Weeks per year:                              38 weeks (term time)
Grade:                                             BEXLEY04/05 (NJC 4-6) (scale point dependent on experience)
Post Start Date:                              As soon as possible
Interviews                                      Wednesday 26th April 2023

Closing Date for Applications:   Friday 21st April 2023 12 noon

Please note that this advert may close early if suitable applicants are found.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident, capable and hardworking Office Administrator/Receptionist to join our current busy office team. 

 The successful candidate will:

  • have a friendly, welcoming persona
  • be an organised and self-motivated team member, able to prioritise and multi-task
  • have excellent communication skills
  • have strong IT skills
  • enjoy working with children

We are looking for a special person who smiles even when they’re under pressure, is flexible and adaptable, and has very high standards. The admin team at Gravel Hill provides our parents, visitors, pupils and staff with an incredibly friendly, professional and efficient service, and our Office Administrator/Receptionist will be a key member of this team.

Information about the trust

Cygnus Academies Trust

Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn. Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

Safer recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Jenny Baker
  • Address:Cygnus Academies Trust,
    C/O Manor Community Primary School,
    Keary Road,
    Swanscombe,
    Kent,
    DA10 0BU
  • Telephone: 01322224201
  • Email: jenny.baker@cygnus.org.uk

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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.