Receptionist
Dove House Academy, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SUThis job expired on 8 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 December 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 40 hours per week, term time only (8am-5pm including 1-hour unpaid lunch break)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £19,245 - £19,543
Pay scale
- Grade B Steps 1-3
What skills and experience we're looking for
In this key position, you will manage the day-to-day running of all aspects of reception administration, in a professional, effective and efficient manner.
Your primary duties will be to:
- Act as the first point of call for all general parent/student/staff and visitor enquiries received either by telephone, email or in person
- Ensure the reception area is clean and tidy and projects a professional image
- Welcome all visitors to the school courteously and professionally, ensuring they have appropriate security checks and sign in and out in accordance with school procedures
- Organise the school’s stationery orders
- Be part of the end of day procedure team, ensuring all students leave the school in a timely manner on the correct mode of transport
The successful candidate will contribute to the positive ethos of the school and will:
- Have a good standard of general education including GCSE English & Maths
- (or equivalent)
- Have experience of working in a school reception/office environment or in a reception/office environment
- Have a friendly and calm approach, even under pressure
- Have excellent customer service skills with a proactive ‘can do attitude’, that offers flexibility
- Have excellent IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel
- Be able to demonstrate sensitivity, tact and resilience when dealing with challenging circumstances
- Empathise with our students and be sympathetic to their needs
What the school offers its staff
Dove House is a popular, successful, and highly regarded school for students with moderate learning difficulties, aged between 11-19. We are proud to be an outstanding school (Ofsted 2019) but retain our passion to keep moving forward.
We are guided by the simple question “Have I made a difference today?” in fact, everything we do at Dove House is designed to make a difference to our students and their families.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident person to join our fantastic Business, Administration and Finance team as our Receptionist.
We are able to offer on-site parking, pension scheme, health and wellness support programme, onsite fitness gym.
Further details about the role
Equal Opportunities
Dove House School Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Disclaimer: You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date, if we have received sufficient applications that meet the criteria, or a suitable candidate is found.
Commitment to safeguarding
Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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About Dove House Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 236 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Dove House Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@dovehouseacademy.com
Dove House is a popular, successful, and highly regarded school for students with moderate learning difficulties and autism, aged between 11-19. We are proud to be an outstanding school (Ofsted 2019) but retain our passion to keep moving forward.
We are guided by the simple question “Have I made a difference today?” in fact, everything we do at Dove House is designed to make a difference to our students and their families.
Arranging a visit to Dove House Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@dovehouseacademy.com.
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