Receptionist ( Senior School)
Bradford Girls' Grammar School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6RBThis job expired on 22 September 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 September 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 September 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,895.00 - £18,370.00 Annually (Actual) Band 4 SCP 3/4 TTO Plus 3 Days
Receptionist ( Senior School) job summary
Bradford Girls' Grammar School is seeking a school Receptionist to act as the initial point of contact for incoming
phone calls, visitors, parents, and pupils with a professional, helpful, and
friendly approach. Be responsible for providing flexible, productive, and
responsive administrative service to the teaching team, management team and
support staff thereby contributing towards the smooth running of the school. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multi-task, work flexibly and have a ‘can do’ approach to work, as no two days are the same. The receptionist is also required to assist the Office Manager with various administrative tasks.
Bradford Girls’ Grammar School is a heavily oversubscribed through-school of around a thousand students, located in the outskirts of Bradford city centre. Established in 1875, the school is rich in history and has a strong record of providing an outstanding education. Previously a girls’ independent school, Bradford Girls’ Grammar School became a Free School in 2013 and now most recently an Academy taking both girls and boys into its primary school, Lady Royd Primary. The Senior School has remained a girls’ school.
Our school is expanding to better meet the needs of the locality. We now have an intake of five forms (145 students) into Year 7. These students are drawn from Lady Royd Primary, siblings, and by way of a fair banding process from across Bradford. We no longer have selective entry; our student intake is truly comprehensive.
We are aiming to be a beacon of success and every indicator we have indicates that we will achieve this goal. Continuing to recruit high calibre staff is a key priority of our strategy. Our staff show exceptional dedication and commitment to our students Staff enjoy working here and we pride ourselves in the care and support that we give one another. As a result, there is a real team spirit in the school and people enjoy being part of our school community.
We offer fantastic support and professional development to staff which ensures that they are equipped with all the necessary skills to deliver excellent lessons to the students daily. We are part of Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT), which provides extensive CPD and career opportunities for staff, whilst also retaining the values, special character and history of Bradford Girls’ Grammar School.
This clearly is an exciting time to join our school as we build on our strong foundations to become a modern forward-thinking centre of excellence. If you would like to join our team, then please complete the application form. Any further details can be obtained from the school directly. I look forward to hearing from you.
Should you wish to apply for this position, please send the following:
· A completed application form. Applications should be made electronically via the school website under the vacancies section or by following the link below:
Bradford Girls' Grammar School - Vacancies (bggs.com)
Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.
About Bradford Girls' Grammar School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Through schooljobs
- School size
- 1031 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
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