- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1528 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
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- School website
- Paignton Academy website (opens in new tab)
Receptionist
More than one location, The Thinking Schools Academy TrustDeadline is today
Job start date
5 November 2024
Closing date
13 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,177 - £25,843
What skills and experience we're looking for
Paignton Academy is seeking to appoint aconfident and reliable person to greet and assist visitors to the Academy, covering the duties of the main reception and the Academy switchboard. Our receptionist will bethe first point of contact for parents and visitors, filtering enquiries as appropriate. The successful candidate will undertake general office duties together with maintaining information systems, databases and other associated records, both paper and computer based.
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
At Paignton Academy, we seek to develop all students, both academically and socially, as well as culturally and emotionally. During their time at Paignton Academy, we will ensure that students receive excellent teaching and learning within a highly disciplined but supportive environment, so that they have the very best opportunity to be their best self. More than this, we also develop a deep sense of social, civic and personal responsibility within our students.
We set very high expectations and focus on areas such as kindness and community whilst ensuring that good work, citizenship, progress and attainment is always formally recognised and celebrated throughout the school.
‘Leaders and staff promote a sense of belonging at Paignton Academy, with the view that ‘we may be two sites but we are one school’ Ofsted July 2022
Click here to learn more about our school and our vision
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and South West.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
- Think about their Thinking
- Be their Best self
- Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
To learn more about our Trustclick here
What we can offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- 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.
- Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at Paignton Academy and Brixham College.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will bepart of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
- 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.
Next Steps
If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at ourschool to contact Sara Robotham (Office Manager) via email srm@tsatrust.org.uk to arrange an informal conversation.
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. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
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. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Applying for the job
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CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- cindi.sheldon@tsatrust.org.uk
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
o Think about their Thinking
o Be their Best self
o Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
School Details
Paignton Academy
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