Receptionist/Administrator
Ref: SCH- NALP-0024 13 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 25.00 Weeks per Year: 47.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP4The Role
Permanent, Part Time, 25 hours per week (7.30am – 12.30pm)
We are looking for a professional Receptionist/Administrator with excellent communication skills to be the first point of contact for parents, children, staff and visitors at our busy school. Working as part of the Administration Team, you will also produce letters and documents, undertake reprographic duties, take telephone calls and respond to email enquiries.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills. In addition, you will be self-motivated and be able to deal with issues in a calm and professional manner.
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children. To discuss the post or arrange a visit, please contact Miss J Reed, Administration Manager on 01325 380784.
Closing date: Midday, Monday, 19th May - Interviews: Friday, 23rd May
Northern Arch Learning Partnership and its partner schools are passionate about safeguarding the welfare of pupils and maximising their life chances. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Maths and English GCSE (4-9 /C-A* grade) | 4-9 / C-A* |
Essential
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| Pass |
Desirable
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Skills
| Experience/Knowledge | |
|---|---|
| At least 6 months’ previous administrative experience gained in a busy environment |
Desirable
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| Awareness of child protection issues |
Desirable
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| Experience of face-to-face and telephone reception duties |
Essential
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| Knowledge of Data Protection requirements and understanding of confidentiality |
Essential
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| Special Requirements | |
| Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children |
Essential
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| Commitment to safeguarding pupils and suitability to work with young people |
Essential
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| Ability to attend occasional events outside the school day |
Essential
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| The ability to communicate at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English |
Essential
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Ability to deal with issues in a calm and professional manner |
Essential
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| Self-motivated and enthusiastic approach to work |
Essential
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| Ability to promote fairness and demonstrate high personal standards |
Essential
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| Ability and commitment to understand and comply with school and Trust policies and procedure |
Essential
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| Willingness to engage with appraisal, development and training opportunities and apply the knowledge and skills gained |
Essential
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Experience of using Arbor |
Desirable
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| IT Literate, capable of using MS Word / Excel and Office packages |
Essential
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| Ability to maintain accurate records with good attention to detail |
Essential
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| Ability to work successfully as part of a team |
Essential
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| Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a range of people including children and adults |
Essential
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| Ability to greet visitors to the school in a welcoming and professional manner |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Rydal Academy
Rydal Road
Darlington
Durham
DL1 4BH
Miss J Reed
jreed@rydal.nalp.org.uk https://rydal.nalp.org.uk/