School Receptionist/Administrator
The Knights Templar School
Baldock, Hertfordshire
- New
- Expiring soon
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- Salary:
- H3 £24,790 pro-rata salary, £8,404 (2 days/week), £12,606 (3 days/week) term time only
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 06 January 2025
- Apply by:
- 16 December 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a School Receptionist/Administrator to be a welcoming and professional first point of contact for guests and visitors to the school. The role is term time only, for 2 or 3 days/week, 8am – 4pm.
You will preferably have relevant experience, a friendly nature and excellent IT skills. You will be highly organised, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, showing initiative. Most importantly, you will have a positive work ethic and a can-do attitude.
Please see the job description for details of the main responsibilities and requirements.
The Knights Templar School is a high-achieving comprehensive 11-18 school at the heart of its local community. Ensuring a high-quality education for all of our students on a daily basis is our core priority. This is underpinned by a culture in which strong relationships, effective pastoral care and personal development opportunities are of paramount importance.
We are committed to offering enriching learning experiences and we strive for educational excellence. We have very high expectations and aim to provide a nurturing, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve.
In April 2023, Ofsted graded the school as ‘good’ and commented that ‘Staff have high expectations of students’ behaviour and manage behaviour well. As a result, the school is a calm and orderly environment. Students say that the school values of ‘courage and courtesy’ are a part of their everyday school life.’
The Knights Templar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: 9am, Monday, 16 December 2024. Early interviews may be offered.
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About The Knights Templar School
“The Academy motto “Courage and Courtesy” is evident in the excellent relationships between all students and with adults.” (Ofsted)
Knights Templar School is a very successful school, sitting at the heart of the community in Baldock, Hertfordshire. Students’ results are good and improving and behaviour is excellent. The school is highly regarded locally, being regularly oversubscribed. We receive in the region of 600 applications for 210 Year 7 places each year.
In line with our school motto, we recognise the importance of developing and providing all our students with the courage, confidence and communication skills they require to flourish and succeed, but also to promote traditional values of courtesy, respect and good discipline.
Students of all abilities achieve well and make good progress. Young people have an excellent attitude to learning. They enjoy school and want to succeed. Examination results at GCSE and A level are consistently good. Attainment and Achievement are strong. In 2022, 70% of students achieved English and Maths at grade 4 or above and 52% achieved English and Maths at grade 5 or above. 2022 results will continue our pattern of whole school positive progress 8. The School has a large and strong Sixth form, most progress on to University degree courses, including places at Oxford or Cambridge.
Knights Templar offers a very broad range of opportunity beyond the classroom and part of its attraction and indeed success, is due to the extensive enrichment programme, including a Duke of Edinburgh programme that is recognised as one of the strongest in the South East of England. Student leadership opportunities ensure that the students take responsibility for their own learning environment and for maintaining high standards.
We provide a disciplined, caring, fair and moral environment in which individuality is encouraged and equality of opportunity promoted, in order to allow students to develop personally and socially. There is a mutual respect and good relationships between students and also between staff and students, with the students being given responsibility and feeling valued, whilst knowing that support and advice will always be available when needed. We have, and are recognised for, an excellent Pastoral system which supports and encourages the students’ development.
Our primary focus is to improve standards by constantly improving the quality of Teaching and Learning. We are fully committed to preparing our young people to be thoughtful, capable, responsible citizens of the future. This is a great school, staffed with passionate, inspirational teachers, and is a special place for children to learn and grow.
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