Receptionist
Okehampton College, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PWThis job expired on 6 June 2022
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 June 2022 at 9am
Date listed
13 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,516 - £18,887 Pro rata
Receptionist job summary
There are currently 18 schools within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, three secondary schools, 14 primary schools and a new SEHM school opening in September 2022.
On appointment, it is expected that the role will involve being office based.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and flexible Receptionist.
As a receptionist you will support the College by providing administrative support and an efficient and courteous Reception Service. Primarily this requires working with all administration team members in providing a seamless, high quality and efficient service which supports the College in achieving its improvement priorities
You will be proactive and take a curious approach to work, with the ability to take the initiative. You will get your motivation from the excellent service you provide to classroom teachers and stakeholders.
The Successful candidates will
Provide a friendly, professional, and efficient first point of contact to all pupils, parents, staff, professionals, and visitors contacting or visiting the College.
Ensure that the reception area, corridor, and communal meeting rooms are tidy and present a positive image of the College to visitors.
Ensure that all marketing materials are available and up to date promoting the College brand and aims to the outside world including brochures, advertising, reports etc.
Maintain accurate and up to date communication systems with all stakeholders
Produce and distribute publicity materials for the College, including newsletters, school brochure etc. as required and in liaison with the SLT.
Provide a friendly, professional, and efficient first point of contact to all pupils, parents, staff, professionals, and visitors contacting or visiting the College.
Ensure that the reception area, corridor, and communal meeting rooms are tidy and present a positive image of the College to visitors.
Ensure that all marketing materials are available and up to date promoting the College brand and aims to the outside world including brochures, advertising, reports etc.
Maintain accurate and up to date communication systems with all stakeholders
Produce and distribute publicity materials for the College, including newsletters, school brochure etc. as required and in liaison with the SLT.
We will offer you
A school that is committed to our people and their development and wellbeing;
A warm and friendly environment;
Dedicated, supportive and friendly colleague
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 Okehampton College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1306 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Okehampton College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@dmatschools.org.uk
The College is set in the most beautiful surroundings: a large park, ringed by rising woodland and Dartmoor, bordered by the Okement River on one side and rolling farmland on the other.
The buildings are a mixture of Victorian Grammar School, modern three storey central block and mid 20th century blocks. There is a recently built theatre with specialist music and practice rooms. A modern Technology and ICT building offers high class teaching and learning accommodation.
The extensive playing fields are complemented by a large all weather-pitch with flood lighting, a Sports Hall and a gym. All of this has been added to by the building of a new Sports C
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