Receptionist/Administration Officer
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Kent Range 5
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2024
Job overview
Are you friendly, well organised, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment? If so, this may be a great opportunity for you. Due to an internal move, we are looking to appoint a school receptionist/administration officer, to join our front office team. If you are calm and well organised, able to work under your own initiative, can confidently prioritise demands and have a “can-do” attitude, we invite you to apply for this position.
We at Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School take immense pride in our school, we are friendly, innovative and are committed to ensuring all our students are educated in a safe, supportive and caring environment, whilst receiving a high-quality education. We are seeking to appoint someone who shares these values and would like to join us in delivering on our commitment to our entire school community.
The receptionist is the face of our school and, as the first point of contact, it is imperative that the successful candidate is a friendly, outgoing and welcoming individual.
The successful candidate will be required to provide reception and administration support, working alongside colleagues in the front office team. It is essential to have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a busy team.
If successful, you will be joining our fabulous support staff team who are fully committed to supporting all our students, helping them reach their full potential.
The post is for 37 hours per week, you will be required to work 39 weeks per year (currently term time plus 37 hours during the school summer holidays.
The salary will be paid at KR5 starting at £20,861 p.a. (pro rata to FTE £24,040 to £25,002)
Closing date for applications is mid-day, Monday 14th October 2024
Interview date: Friday 18th October 2024
Start date: ASAP
Any enquiries should be made to Mrs Elaine Wall (H.R. Manager), ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk
We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to the published closing date.
Attached documents
About Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
- Old Dover Road, Canterbury
- Kent
- CT1 3EW
- United Kingdom
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a voluntary-controlled secondary school based in Canterbury, Kent, for girls aged 11-18.
Headteacher
Mr Paul Pollard
Values and vision
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School’s motto is “Meliora Sequamur” (let’s aim for the best). This underlines the school’s commitment to academic excellence. Students are encouraged to go beyond the limits of the curriculum and to explore areas of personal interest.
The secondary school promotes creativity in all areas of the curriculum and encourages extra-curricular participation in the arts, in order to foster self-confidence and stimulate students’ imagination and integrative thinking. Extra-curricular opportunities offered by the school include adventure holidays, dance clubs and musical tuition.
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School aims for its pupils to leave as compassionate and independent young people, committed to making valuable contributions to their communities. Teachers strive to instil a love of learning and curiosity that will continue throughout students' lives.
Ofsted report
“Students feel safe and happy at school. The school’s care and support for their personal development are outstanding. New students in Years 7 and 12 settle in very quickly. Teachers have superb subject knowledge and often use this to make lessons intellectually challenging and stimulating. Students work hard and conscientiously. They are attentive, interested and learn well. The sixth form is good. The number of students moving on to prestigious universities has increased in the last few years.”
View Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School’s latest Ofsted report
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