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Receptionist

Westminster Academy

Westminster

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Salary:
WA Scale 6, SCP 18 | £24,222
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
6 October 2024

Job overview

“Education is Success”

An opportunity to work in the only non-private Academy in London that offers both International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes at KS5.

Our school

International Business and Enterprise academy and IB World School serving a multi-ethnic community. Westminster Academy (WA) is an exciting and diverse comprehensive school with a 6th form in central London that offers an innovative IB curriculum.

As a member of the collaborative WA community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an exceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of the student experience. We have the ability to be dynamic and lead with autonomy being a rare standalone academy.

The school was mostly recently graded as ‘good’ in its Nov 2023 Ofsted inspection ‘The school’s curriculum is ambitious and matches the aims of what is expected nationally’ with an ‘outstanding’ 6th form provision where the IBDP and IBCP is offered. We are inclusive and welcoming, where students of all faiths, backgrounds and abilities are valued and respected.

The ideal candidate for this post will:

  • Drive high standards of accuracy with the ability to meet set deadlines.
  • Be willing to support the ethos and mission of Westminster Academy.
  • Have a strong understanding of the MIS and attendance processes within Education.
  • Be a confident communicator both verbally and in writing.
  • Be a supportive team player.

What we offer:

  • CPD (little and often) and a commitment to professional learning.
  • Planning days as part of INSET that are dedicated for staff to use for planning purposes.
  • Active clubs for staff- Harbour club, staff football and staff events and gym membership.
  • Loan for season travel tickets and bicycle scheme.
  • Excellent modern building and facilities.
  • Standalone academy with autonomy to make strategic decisions.
  • End of year staff incentives linked to attendance.
  • A supportive senior Leadership Team.

For further information, please visit our website.

To apply, please click the Quick apply button to complete the application form.

We do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 6th October 2024.

Shortlisting: w/c 7th October.

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertising closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such, there may be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.

A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

About Westminster Academy

Welcome to Westminster Academy.

At Westminster Academy we are committed to providing each student with the best possible academic and extra-curricular opportunities in a supportive, inclusive community. True to our mission, “Education is Success”, we strive to give students the tools they will need to fulfil their highest aspirations, to unlock the future pathways of their own choosing, and to value and make a positive impact on the world around them.

At the heart of our approach is the provision of a supportive, safe, kind environment to allow students to develop as confident young adults. Student welfare is the priority of all Westminster Academy staff, with personal tutors and our pastoral team ever present to ensure students are supported emotionally as well as academically. With an ethos grounded in the IB Learner Profile, the Academy aims to develop students who can collaborate and embrace challenges as Inquirers, Thinkers, Communicators and Risk-takers; students with a growth mindset and an international perspective, who are Knowledgeable, Principled, Caring, Open-minded, Balanced, Reflective.

The Academy has a strong record of academic success, with a passionate and highly knowledgeable staff body who devise engaging lessons to inspire a love of learning and prepare students for academic success and the world beyond. Classroom teaching and learning and rigorous assessment is enhanced by access to a wide range of learning platforms which benefit from AI technology to truly personalise independent learning for students. Our teachers have high expectations and provide interventions and extension activities to ensure each student is meeting their potential and challenged in the process. The breadth of our curriculum allows excellence in core subjects to be complemented by opportunities to develop creativity and expression in the arts, entrepreneurship and ICT mastery in Digital Enterprise, and our core PE classes for each year group ensure students are healthy in mind and body.

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