Part Time School Receptionist

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Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:     Part Time School Receptionist

Location:     Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, East Sussex

Salary:       £11,540.25 per annum

Hours:       22.5 hours per week; Flexible pattern to be confirmed.

Contract:         Permanent, Part Time, Term Time only 

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are looking for an experienced, outstanding Part Time School Receptionist to join our team at our new Acorn School - Bricklehurst Manor School located in Stonegate, East Sussex.

About the role

The School Receptionist is the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and pupils. As the ‘face’ of the school the receptionist should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multitask, 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 Admin Lead with various administrative tasks, requiring a good level of IT skills.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To act as the first point of contact for the school: welcoming visitors and responding to telephone/email enquiries in a helpful and constructive manner. Ensure that appropriate actions are taken in a timely manner and are in accordance to the schools safeguarding procedures.
• Ensuring the safety and security of the school at all times, making sure that the front doors are locked and entry to the premises controlled. Ensuring that all visitors sign in and take a visitor badge where necessary.
• Communicating with parents regarding all aspects of school life, receiving and passing on information, between parents and teachers, including phoning parents to ascertain reasons for pupils’ absence. Recording student absence on the school’s management system.
• To collate information regarding student absence and maintain accurate registration details (including filling in missing marks).Produce reports based on student attendance and absence.
• To undertake filing in accordance with the established systems as requested. To work within and maintain all school established administrative systems and procedures.
• Assisting with all admissions related tasks, including preparations for and assistance with school reports, taking calls and recording details of enquiries from prospective new families.
• Maintaining and updating school information, records and databases. Ensuring parent contact information and medical information is up to date.
• Receive, sort and distribute all packages/post to the relevant staff members. To send all outgoing post.
• Ensure the reception area is kept smart and tidy.

About our school 

Bricklehurst Manor School is a brand-new independent special educational needs school which will cater for up to 60 pupils ages 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Autism and other Complex needs. 

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contribution
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

 And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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