Receptionist - Part-time

Manor Community Primary School, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-3915-193S
• Posted:03/12/2021
• Pay:KR3 - £18,425 FTE
• Start Date:January 2022
• App Close Date:10/12/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 13 Dec 21

Advert

At Manor Community Primary School, we are seeking to appoint a suitably skilled, friendly and enthusiastic person to the part time post of Receptionist at our school.  We are a friendly school with a supportive team of staff who will ensure that you are able to achieve within your role.

The office is the centre of communications between pupils and adults, both within and outside our school. The maintenance of an accurate diary system with a proactive approach are crucial. A positive, professional outlook is essential as well as a calm, caring approach and a track record of attention to detail. 

Previous experience of working within a school environment is desirable. Excellent typing skills, knowledge of relevant computer software and a good level of education, including GCSE English and Maths, are essential. The post requires the ability to be methodical, organised and the ability to prioritise work within a busy environment.

You will be working Monday to Friday 12pm - 4pm term time plus inset days. Salary will be Kent Range 3 (£18,425 FTE). 

We encourage visits to our school, and a further discussion about the role by speaking to the school office manager, Susan Harrison, contactable 01322 383314

Key Details:

• 20 hours per week – 12pm - 4pm, Mon - Fri
• Pro rated salary - £8,566 (FTE £18,425)
• Term time plus inset days (39 weeks worked)
• Permanent contract
• Closing date for the advert: Friday 10th December at 12pm (Please note: the advert may be closed early if a suitable candidate is recruited)
• Date for interviews: w/c 13 December 2021

Start Date: Jan 2022

Information about the school

Cygnus Academies Trust is dedicated to giving all children the advantage throughout these important early stages of their educational journey. Manor Community Primary School is a very successful, over subscribed school and gives a commitment to all of our children and families to offer them the best life chances possible.

Our many innovative teaching approaches and family atmosphere will give children opportunities without parallel in moving forward in education and into the world of employment or vocation.

Our staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the care and welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold these principals.

Safer recruitment

The 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:Office
• Address:Keary Road, Dartford, Kent, DA10 0BU
• Telephone: 01322383314
• Email: office@manor.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification