Receptionist
Goodwin Academy, Deal, CT14 9BD6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £20,277 - £22,642 for hours and weeks stated
What skills and experience we're looking for
An opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to join our administration team at Goodwin Academy. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive service for the main reception area, assisting in the administration of Academy business by executing a range of clerical tasks.
Our receptionist will;
- Be the first point of contact for parents and visitors
- Undertake general office duties
- Assist with administration of pupil admissions
- Maintain information systems, databases and other associated records
- Manage complaints and concerns raised by parents
Ideally, you will have experience of working in a school-based environment. You must have the ability to work professionally under pressure and to deadlines. Operating flexibly within the changing needs of the school is essential.
Training and support will be provided for the successful candidate.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Environment: A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Goodwin Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 852 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Goodwin Academy website
- Email address
- Carrie.Whiting@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk
At Goodwin Academy, our ethos is to encourage our students to be their best self, striving for brilliance in all areas of their learning. We aspire for our students to develop their academic and life skills, so that they become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals and are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century.
Goodwin Academy, as part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’:
B = Brilliance, E = Enrichment, S = Society and T = Thinking.
To find out more about our school, please click here.
"Pupils know that their school is a better place in which to learn and thrive. Consequently, they are now achieving well.” "Good" Ofsted 2025
Arranging a visit to Goodwin Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Carrie.Whiting@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk.
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