Administration Assistant / Receptionist
The Holmesdale School, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HSThis job expired on 30 September 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
30 September 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £17,738 - £18,515 Pro Rata (£20,532 - £21,431 FTE) SAT 4
Administration Assistant / Receptionist job summary
- Permanent
- Term time plus 5 staff development days,
- 37 hours a week Monday to Friday.
We have a new opportunity to appoint an Administration Assistant/Receptionist.
As Administration Assistant/Receptionist you will be responsible directly to the school Office Manager/PA and provide a professional front of house
service for the efficient operation of administration functions of the school, including school lettings.
The post holder has day to day contact with the Headteacher, staff, pupils, parents and Governors, as well as staff from Swale Academies Trust, other agencies, other schools, the local community and representatives of a wide variety of goods and services..
The successful candidate would need:
NVQ level 2 or 3, with a good general education, including at least a C in Maths and English (or equivalent);
To be willing to undertake appropriate training and professional development;
Experience of organising meetings, writing agendas and accurate concise minutes;
Good IT skills;
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of school based systems such as Brom Com or SIMS would be an advantage.
Full details about the job description and the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
The Holmesdale School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. A well-established, 11-18 mixed secondary school in the community of Snodland, providing a safe environment where a high quality, ambitious curriculum is delivered. Staff are committed to improvement and supporting students in a culture that is safe and fully inclusive.
Please visithttps://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk/for more about our school.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our school.
In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Additional benefits include:
- Excellent on site facilities;
- Excellent CPD programme;
- Being part of a highly successful Trust;
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
- Ride to Work Scheme;
- Kent Rewards Scheme – local and national retailer discounts;
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.
If you are interested in this post, please contact Louise Bates, PA to the Headteacher at louise.bates@holmesdale.kent.sch.uk or 01634 240416.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contactrecruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 ( option 2)
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Dates: W/C 3rd October 2022
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About The Holmesdale School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 562 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Holmesdale School website
- Email address
- louise.bates@holmesdale.kent.sch.uk
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