Receptionist (job share)
Ratton School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XRThis job expired on 8 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
8 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 23.25 hours per week to be worked Mon/Weds/Fri TERM TIME ONLY 8.00am to 4.15pm with a 30-minute unpaid break daily
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £12,548.59 (£1,045.72 gross per month)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join Our Team at Ratton School - Exciting Opportunity for a Receptionist!
Are you a dynamic individual seeking a fulfilling role in a vibrant educational setting?
Ratton School is looking for a dedicated Receptionist to work on a term time only permanent job-share basis (Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays) to be the welcoming face of our school and contribute to the smooth running of our administrative processes. As the first point of contact, you'll play a crucial role in creating a positive and professional atmosphere.
Why Join Ratton School?
· Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative and friendly team.
· Professional Growth: Access opportunities for personal and professional development.
· Impactful Role: Contribute to the success of our school.
As our Receptionist, you will handle inquiries, manage telephone calls, assist students, and ensure visitors follow safeguarding procedures. Undertake bookings, monitor security systems, and provide administrative support.
Qualities We're Looking For:
· Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication.
· Problem-Solving: Ability to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion.
· Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to changing demands.
· Equal Opportunities: Commitment to working in accordance with Equal Opportunities Policy.
What the school offers its staff
- A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to our academies.
- On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD.
- Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
- Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment.
- Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
- Free breakfast of bagel/cereal/porridge/tea/orange juice.
- Staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee.
- Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance).
- On-site parking.
- Free Breakfast Club/After School Club place for trust staff children at Ocklynge Junior School.
Commitment to safeguarding
The South Downs Learning Trust and all our academies take notice of and adhere to all the national and local policies and guidance in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ratton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ratton School website
- Email address
- lbarrow@ratton.co.uk
As a member school of the South Downs Learning Trust, we are committed to providing a safe and enriching learning environment for all our learners. We pride ourselves on ensuring that all members of staff play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Everything we do is centred on developing our young people to become confident, creative and caring students who achieve excellence in everything they do. Be it academically, or socially, our aim is to enable our students to grow and flourish and achieve all their potential. This means educating the whole child and giving them the skills to take the next steps on their journey when they leave us to attend further education or training, and then into the right career.
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