Receptionist Administration - Full-time

Northbourne Church of England Primary School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-3172-44S
• Posted:04/01/2017
• Pay:Kent Range 5
• Start Date:Feb 2017
• App Close Date:27/01/2017 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBA

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We are looking to appoint a school secretary/receptionist for 35 hours per week term time only plus 5 inset days, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be the first point of contact for all visitors and callers to the school and must be able to use your own initiative and work confidentially in a busy school environment. A good level of education to at least GCSE standard is required, with an up-to-date knowledge of current school ICT packages essential (SIMS). We recommend strongly that you take the time to visit the school, please contact the school office.  This post is subject to a full DBS check. 

Our school currently has 5 classes and is part of a federation with The Downs CEP.  Both schools work closely together sharing key members of staff.

We can offer you spacious grounds in a rural location, supportive collegues and delightful children.  Training available for the sucessful candidate. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children within our school environment.

Information about the school

Northbourne CEP School is a rural, five class primary school, located within the beautiful countryside near Northbourne village and a short 5 minute drive from the towns of Deal and Sandwich. We are a happy and vibrant school looking to add to our team.

Our traditional Victorian building has been thoughtfully extended to accommodate a modern Early Years classroom and 4 further mixed-age classrooms. We have extensive grounds which accommodate our large sports field, adventure play area, wild meadow and orchard, spiritual garden, allotments and greenhouses, chicken coop and honey bee hives, plus our established and hugely popular Forest School.

Northbourne is proud to be a Church of England Primary School. We currently have an Outstanding grading for SIAMS which reflects our strong Christian ethos and the links we have with our local churches. Northbourne was graded Good by OFSTED in July 2023.

At Northbourne we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and family. We have close links with St Augustine's Church in Northbourne village and also work closely alongside our local Deal primary schools. Northbourne CEP School is a founding Academy member of the Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust (DEALT) which is a MAT of eight local primary schools within Deal and the surrounding villages. This unique and exciting collaboration of local schools work together to ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils and their families within our town.

Our personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. All Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Application.

Due to the rural location of the school and the availability of public transport it is an advantage to have your own transport.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenna Berridge
• Address:Coldharbour Lane, Northbourne, Deal, Kent, CT14 0LP
• Telephone: (01304) 611376
• Email: secretary@northbourne-cep.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 621938

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• School Secretary/Reception Job Description