Receptionist/Administrator
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
7 May 2024 at 10am
Date listed
9 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,366.00 - £22,552.00 Annually (FTE)
Receptionist/Administrator job summary
TITLE: Receptionist/Administrator
GRADE: Grade B, Points 3-4
HOURS/WEEKS: 37 hours per week / 40 weeks per year
WORKING PATTERN:
Hours to be worked between: Monday to Friday – 8am to 5pm (these timings include a daily unpaid break of 30 minutes)
There may be a requirement to work some hours during school holiday periods or at other times to meet the needs of the academy. For the right candidate, there may be role flexibility with working times and working days.
EFFECTIVE FROM: ASAP
Chantry Academy is a thriving and ambitious, Ofsted rated good academy We are looking for a committed, talented individual to join the main academy administration team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly academy as we look for an efficient, highly organised administration assistant to work with the main office team.
The role involves providing efficient support for various office functions and serving as the initial point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils, and staff. Strong communication skills and a warm, welcoming personality are essential. The position offers valuable experience in a school environment and requires exceptional organisation, confidence, and drive. Responsibilities include greeting visitors professionally, managing the switchboard, and maintaining school records and systems diligently.
Previous school office experience would be highly desirable but is not essential.
There may be a requirement to work some hours during school holiday periods or at other times to meet the needs of the academy. For the right candidate, there may be role flexibility with working times and working days.
We are looking for an individual who:
- Is highly organised with excellent admin skills.
- Has an outstanding eye for detail with an excellent level of accuracy.
- Has strong communication skills.
- Enjoys working as part of a team with big picture thinking
- The ability to work independently.
- Has the highest expectations for the attainment of all young people.
In returnwe will offer you:
A thriving, innovative learning community, committed to excellence.
A supportive, welcoming community of professionals.
Extensive support and development opportunities.
Full details can be found in the attached documents:
- Job Description & Person Specification
For further details, and informal discussion with Andy Franks, or to plan to visit the academy, please contact Klambert@chantryacademy.org or telephone 01473 687181.
The academy reserves the right to interview suitably qualified candidates ahead of the interview date.
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 Chantry Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 934 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Chantry Academy website (opens in new tab)
Chantry Academy sits in the heart of South West Ipswich and is very proud to serve the local community. Our Academy has a welcoming and inclusive ethos; where our staff work hard to foster and develop close relationships with all our stakeholders. We are committed to providing the best possible education for all, ensuring all are welcome and succeed.
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