Receptionist / Administrative Assistant - Part-time

The High Weald Academy, Strood, Rochester

• Ref:KCC886-4003-299S
• Posted:16/10/2020
• Pay:Kent Range 3, £9,857 per annum
• Start Date:a.s.a.p
• App Close Date:04/11/2020 at 10:00
• Interviews:Friday 13 November 2020

Advert

Grade: Kent Range 3

Hours: up to 23.5 hours per week

Weeks: Term Time only + 5 Days

Salary: Kent Range 3, £9,857 per annum (full time equivalent £18,039)

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: Wednesday 4 November 2020 (10.00am)

Date of interview: Friday 13 November*

The Role

The High Weald Academy is looking for a Receptionist/Administrator to join our busy admin team. We are looking to recruit to either 5 days per week (1 full day and 4 mornings) or 2 part time Receptionists/Administrators (work pattern to be negotiated). This position is term time only, plus 5 days (pro rata’d), to be worked during the school closure periods (including INSET days).

You will be responsible for maintaining the professional appearance and calm running of the reception area, operating the Academy’s main telephone system, greeting visitors and undertaking ID/vetting checks and providing medical support to our students. As well as your reception duties you will also be required to provide general administrative support to the Academy including: responding to email enquiries; issuing communications to parents; photocopying resources for lessons and general academy activities; undertaking vetting checks of contractors and visitors; supporting school meetings and events, and responding to ad hoc requests from students and staff. Previous experience of working in a school office environment is desirable but not essential – the ability to work in a very busy environment is essential.

Application Information

Only applications made using The Brook Learning Trust Support Staff application form will be considered.  Please use your application to demonstrate how your skills and experience match those detailed in the job description. Completed application forms should be sent by 10.00 am on Wednesday 4 November 2020.

Interviews will take place on Friday 13 November 2020

The High Weald Academy

Our vision is simple – to ensure that all of our students achieve beyond our expectations and flourish as confident learners with the highest aspirations, ready for the university or careers of their choice and also ready for the world in which they will work and live. We are relentless in our pursuit of the very best for all our students.

We have just moved in to our state of the art new building which means that you will have the chance to set the highest expectations and standards in a brand new and purpose built learning environment.

High Weald is a small, non-selective co-educational academy that serves the communities of Cranbrook, Staplehurst and the surrounding areas, where every student on roll is supported and challenged to reach their own personal excellence.

Information about the school

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2021, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the range of benefits available to all LAT staff.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Suzanne Hutchings
• Address:Brook Learning Trust, The High Weald Academy, Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2PY
• Telephone: 01580 712754
• Email: careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk

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• Job Description