Receptionist and Admin Assistant

Dallow Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1LZ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  17 September 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L2 - £19,690.82

Receptionist and Admin Assistant job summary

Receptionist and Admin Assistant

Location: Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1LZ

Contract Type: Term Time + 2 Training Days

Hours of work: 37 Hours - Full Time

Salary: L2 - £19,690.82 (Actual)

Closing date: Tuesday 17th September, 9am

Dallow Primary School is a warm and welcoming school with 630 pupils on role and three classes in each year group. It received a Good rating from Ofsted in May 2023, with the report stating that "Pupils like attending this friendly and happy school. They are confident, polite and welcoming to visitors. They are kind and considerate of each other. This means that pupils feel happy and safe”.

Located in the vicinity of the M1, A5 link roads and the L&D hospital, the school has a diverse pupil population, with students from all different religions, cultures, and language backgrounds. The school considers this diversity to be a valuable asset.

The school's goal is to make learning enjoyable and engaging. We strive to provide all our students with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we hold high expectations for each and every one of them to become lifelong learners.

Over view of the job

This is a key post within the school which requires excellent communication skills, a willingness to be helpful and a desire to support pupils, parents, staff and visitors to the school. Attention to detail, confidentiality, ability to remain calm and controlled under pressure are key skills to the role. Some of the daily duties include operating the switchboard, handling requests at the front desk, ensuring visitors sign in and manage the admin mailbox. Admin duties include letter writing, producing newsletters , offer hospitality to visitors, organising the school post and distributing the school communication software (Teachers2Parents, ParentMail). The post holder will be working closely with staff, including the senior leadership team, and be required to schedule work and have effective use of initiative.

Purpose of the post

To undertake the role of Receptionist and provide a range of clerical duties which support the provision of high quality administrative services to the school.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Jade Powell, HR Administrator on: 01582616601

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 17th September 2024, 9am

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

Interviews will take place - TBC

Visit our website: Dallow Primary School

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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.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Dallow Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 620 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Dallow Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dallow-primary-school (opens in new tab)

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