Information Desk Receptionist

Role: Student Administrator Role - Student Information Desk Receptionist

Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby

Start Date: As soon as Possible 

Salary: (Actual Salary): £18,112.49

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week (working hours 8am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday), TTO plus, five days

About the Academy

Outwood Academy Ormesby can be found in the town of Middlesbrough in the north-east of England. Our goal is to continuously improve and become a leading academy in the region.

Through strong leadership, we empower our staff to excel and ensure that students receive the best possible education and outcomes. The academy provides an excellent environment for professional development and making a positive impact on the lives of students in the area.

At our academy, we have highly trained staff and effective safeguarding measures in place to support all staff members. Additionally, the SLT and staff work together effectively to ensure that all students are actively engaged in their education.

About the role

Outwood Academy Ormesby places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student outcomes whilst developing their social and emotional resilience.

At the first point of contact for student enquiries, you are required to provide a comprehensive reception service. You will also provide cover to the main reception greeting all visitors to the Academy and ensuring relevant safeguarding checks are made. You should be well presented with excellent interpersonal skills, enabling you to engage positively with visitors, students and staff alike.

You will have excellent administrative and IT skills and be fully competent in the use of all Microsoft Packages, mainly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. You will be extremely well-organised, have the ability to prioritise your demanding workload and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. 

What will we do for you?

The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities.

• A competitive salary with pay progression
• A fantastic pension and additional benefits 
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)

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For further details on this role, or to arrange a visit/phone call with the academy, please contact George Edwards on: g.edwards@outwood.com

Closing date: 9.00am on 6 January 2025.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. 

Safeguarding notice

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.”