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Receptionist/Admin Assistant - Term Time

Orchards Academy, Swanley

  • Ref:KCC886-4031-229S
  • Posted:01/12/2023
  • Pay:Kent Range 5 £22,595 – £23,693 (FTE)
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:12/01/2024 at 16:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Job Title: Receptionist/Admin Assistant

Location Orchards Academy               

Salary/ salary range: Kent Range 5 £22,595 – £23,693 (FTE) Pro rata salary for Term Time only approx. £19,607pa

Closing Date: Friday 12th January 2024 we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

37 hours per week (39 weeks per year - Term Time plus one week of inset days)               

Hours: 8.00am to 4.00pm Mon- Thurs, 8.00am - 3.30pm Fridays

Interview Date: TBC                                                                   Start Date: As soon as possible 

Previous applicants need not apply.

I am delighted to introduce you to Orchards Academy, a secondary school that is at the heart of the local community. At Orchards we aim to provide a caring yet challenging curriculum and environment in which the talents of each student are nurtured and enabled to flourish. Where there is a relentless drive to enable students to achieve their full potential. Following the recent news that Orchards Academy has been awarded a new build by the Government we are very excited to be recruiting for a Receptionist/Admin Assistant. We are looking for a highly passionate, enthusiastic and committed individual who shares our belief in providing these highest levels of education for all students.

This role will involve working both on the Reception desk and in the Admin Office as required.

Amongst other things this ideal candidate should demonstrate;

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage challenging issues with staff, parents and students

- Excellent planning and organisational skills to include time management

- Able to work as part of a team but also confident in working individually without close supervision demonstrating initiative and proactivity

- Ensuring confidentiality and discretion in all communication with the school community and other stakeholders

- Experience in using or managing SIMS, or a similar database would be advantageous 

Please read the job description for more information about the role and responsibilities.

For any questions or to book an informal conversation about this position please contact Mrs Angela Jones via email to: angela.jones@orchards-tkat.org  or Tel: 01322 616136

NO AGENCIES PLEASE - WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Safeguarding: TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and Barring service check, a Right to Work in the UK check and satisfactory references. 

 

Information about the school

Orchards Academy aims to provide a caring yet challenging curriculum and environment in which the talents of each student are nurtured and enabled to flourish.

As a small school we quickly develop a strong sense of belonging. This strong sense of community allows students to grow personally and academically as they trust and feel supported by a staff body that knows them well. This results in a calm, orderly and purposeful atmosphere where students enjoy their learning, make good progress and feel safe.

We aim to work with students, parents and the wider community to provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where high expectations and levels of challenge enable our students to achieve academically, socially and emotionally so they can make a positive contribution to society.

Working for TKAT- Leadership within TKAT schools require passion, understanding, empathy and above all, a genuine love for the profession. Our role is to support you by giving you the flexibility to work how and when you need to; to open up opportunities to develop your career; to take care of your wellbeing at work; to enable you to flourish as an individual and to offer the kind of rewards you can only find from improving the prospects and life chances for literally thousands of children and young people.

Flexible working- TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.  

Our Commitment- Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Andy Lazenby
  • Address:St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE
  • Telephone: 01322 665231
  • Email: office@orchards-tkat.org

Fax: 01322 661006

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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.