Receptionist/Administration Assistant
Westgate Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3BQ29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
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Closing date
13 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,027.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 3 Point 6 £13,946 actual
Receptionist/Administration Assistant job summary
We are looking to recruit an outstanding receptionist/administration assistant to join our busy office team. The successful candidate will provide a professional and efficient reception service, so excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents and visitors at the school office, a warm and approachable attitude is required. First impressions matter, so a friendly, calm and professional disposition is also essential; with the ability to juggle constantly changing priorities and handle confidential information sensitively. The post holder will provide a wide range of general clerical and administration duties, so must be able to demonstrate a competent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
As a member of the support staff, you will need to be flexible and adaptable, able to act proactively in support of our school community, a good humoured disposition is, therefore, essential.
The hours for this vacancy are 25 per week/39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 inset/additional days), and are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 1.30pm.
Why join Westgate Academy?
Westgate Academy is situated in the heart of historic Lincoln with just over 400 pupils aged 7-11. We believe in inspiring, nurturing and supporting each child to achieve key skills for life, and we aspire for them to achieve excellence, show respect, show positivity, demonstrate self-belief and show teamwork. Happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils, a committed and passionate team of staff, and a supportive body of parents, have helped to create a school which continues to be judged by OFSTED (November 2021) as ‘Good’.
In return we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Excellent pension options within TPS
- Employee Assistance Programme
- CPD Opportunities
- Access to the Staff Benefits Dashboard
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged, please contact Rachel Freeman on 01522 528308 or by email on: recruitment@westgate.lincs.sch.uk
Westgate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (with daily update service), barred list check and verified references. We want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the community we serve. Therefore, we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability. We consider ourselves to be a family friendly employer, and offer flexible working patterns.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Westgate Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 430 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Westgate Academy website (opens in new tab)
Westgate Academy is situated in the heart of historic Lincoln with just over 400 pupils aged 7-11. We believe in inspiring, nurturing and supporting each child to achieve key skills for life, and we aspire for them to achieve excellence, show respect, show positivity, demonstrate self-belief and show teamwork. Happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils, a committed and passionate team of staff, and a supportive body of parents, have helped to create a school which continues to be judged by OFSTED (November 2021) as ‘Good’.
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