Receptionist

The successful candidate should have excellent communication, organisational, IT and customer service skills, with a positive approach to work. The post will include dealing with enquiries direct or redirect to the appropriate member of the school’s staff, taking messages and arranging appointments and ensuring messages are passed to staff in a timely manner, addressing internal and external communications that come the way of the general office.

The administrative and communication functions of the school will be supported by Arbor, full training will be given. We also use Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook.

Previous experience of working in a school would be an advantage but not essential and an ability to work in a very busy office with frequent interruptions is essential.

What We have to Offer:

·        A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.

·        A strong support network both within the school and across Ambitions Academies Trust.

·        All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.

·        Strong potential for career progression.

·        A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.

·        An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.

·        AAT Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.

·        A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff. 

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Rebecca Murphy  Academy Lead at Rebecca.Murphy@allsaints-academy.co.uk

Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AAT reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ambitions Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search

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