Receptionist

E-ACT Perry Court Academy | Positivity, Engagement, Respectful, Responsibility, You Will Achieve 

At Perry Court positivity, engagement, respect, responsibility, and achievement are at the heart of everything we do. Through a supportive and inclusive environment, we inspire students to embrace their responsibilities and strive for excellence in all aspects of their lives. 

 Join us in celebrating success and personal growth: https://perrycourtacademy.e-act.org.uk  

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! 

Are you ready to be part of an educational community that creates an environment where children can flourish? You could join an academy that focusses on developing the whole child and has a people-first culture. We know the importance of developing our colleagues to be the best they can be to ensure our children achieve the best outcomes.  

Want to make a difference to young people? 

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

We are looking for an exceptional receptionist based at E-ACT Perry Court Academy.

Key responsibilities:

The purpose of this role is to provide and effective reception and administrative service to Academy staff, students and visitors Key Accountabilities:

• Delivering an effective reception service including answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries; signing in visitors and sorting and distributing internal and external mail
• Undertaking clerical duties related to the post such as production of letters, reports and other documents as requested using relevant ICT packages such as spreadsheets, databases, Word, internet and SIMS
• Processing school dinners, full responsibility of the running of school dinners, receiving payment and monitoring non payments
• Reconciling of trip income from payments received and reconciliations to class lists.
• Communication to parents via the text message and email service as and when required

For full details of this post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

Pay range: SCP 2 to SCP 3 - £11,828.00 - £12,013.50 FTE £23,656.00 to £24,027.00

Qualifications and Skills:

• Good qualifications in both English and Maths 
• Experience of using the Microsoft Office suite to intermediate level or above
• Experience of administrative or secretarial work
• Experience of working front of house/reception
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity around information

What are we about? 

Outstanding Teaching and Learning: We strongly believe that outstanding teaching and learning are the keys to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our children. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education that nurtures the minds of our students. 

Advocacy and inclusion: At our academy, every child matters, regardless of their background. Your role will involve providing each child with a fantastic, inspiring, and inclusive education that recognises and celebrates their individuality. 

People-First Culture: We proudly celebrate the diversity of our academy and our community. Join us in co-constructing the essence of an extraordinary workplace and learning environment where both staff and students feel valued and included. 

Collaborative Excellence: Our exceptional staff collaborate across our 38 academies to share ideas and problem solve. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.  

About E-ACT: 

Join a trust that is going places! 

Having recently won TES Team of the Year, MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people.  

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing. 

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams. 

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk   

Benefits: 

Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success. 

Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed. 

Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable. 

Electric Car Scheme: Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute. 

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement. 

How to apply: 

Simply click to apply!

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.