Receptionist / Administrator - Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,560.19 - £21,250.14 Annually (Actu |
| Job Type: | Full Time, Permanent |
| Category: | Schools and Academies |
| Closing Date: | 25/10/2024 |
| Reference: | 0000023175 |
Description
Grade 2 Point 3 - 5 / 41 weeks per year (term time + 2 weeks) - 37 hours per week
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA) is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success both at the next stage of their education and beyond. We strive ‘to create a safe place where all students can learn, thrive and achieve no matter their background.' Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making this vision a reality in a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.
We are seeking an experienced, reliable and professional individual to join our reception team as a Receptionist / Administrator. As the first point of contact for the Academy, the successful candidate should have the ability to communicate and build relationships with staff, students and our local community whilst remaining professional at all times.
The ideal candidate will be experienced, confident and proactive in supporting a busy school office environment. Excellent IT and task management skills are essential in order to be successful in this fast paced and varied role.
Key Skills / Main Duties
- Undertake reception duties, operating the phone and tanoy systems
- Dealing with face to face enquiries from parents, students, staff and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of SIMS / Synergy would be advantageous but full training will be given
- First Aid (full training will be given)
- The ability to multi task whilst remaining calm and professional is a must
We will offer you:
- Professional and personal development
- Excellent support from an experienced team;
- Friendly staff and motivated students
- Innovative approaches to reducing workload, improving well-being and work-life balance whilst retaining high standards.
- An empowered workforce with a genuine voice in improving the Academy further;
- Support from creative and innovative colleagues that will ensure your professional practice continues to develop.
- Lifestyle benefits offering significant savings on a wide range of shopping, leisure and travel outlets.
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
At Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews, we recruit people who display the character and competence to really drive our academy forward and accelerate achievement standards for all our students. It is therefore essential that candidates can identify with, and be committed to, upholding the values of the Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews ethos. We are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate that theycan make a significant contribution to a team and have impact on pupil outcomes.
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference to the future of education with an academy that is ever improving. If you share the academy's vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and our community, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please view the following video for a further insight into our Academy OSSMA Recruitment Video
Previous applicants need not apply.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy please contact Lacey Mellor, HR Partner, via lmellor@ossma.co.uk
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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