Administrator - Feltham, United Kingdom - Reach Academy Feltham

Reach Academy Feltham
Reach Academy Feltham
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Feltham, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
Administrator/Front

Office Receptionist


Reports to:
Operations Manager


Start date:

ASAP

Salary:
Competitive


Contract term:
Permanent, full time,

7.30am-4pm

The Role

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join the
school operations team, as we grow ready for the opening of
Reach Academy Hanworth Park in September 2024.

The role will require you to meet the challenges of a fast moving


school environment:
providing service, assistance and solutions to

You will set high standards of customer service, be flexible,
proactive and well organized.

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Main Responsibilities

  • Meet and greet all visitors to school reception.
  • Provide assistance and solutions to all school related enquires in
person, electronically and over the phone.

  • Responsible for the reception area—clean, tidy, well presented and
engaging.

  • Answer the phone swiftly and professionally.
  • Filtering and managing calls.
  • Assisting with events setting up and clearing away.
  • Assist with daily registers.
  • Responsible for incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
  • Assist with staff printing requests.
  • Provide administrative support for the school office and teaching
staff

  • Provide support with school admissions
  • Adhering to healthy and safety policies.
  • Support the pastoral care of pupils, particularly those that are
vulnerable.

  • Provide first aid cover (training provided).
  • Align and uphold the Academy vision, standards of behaviour,
discipline and exclusion policy.

  • Deal effectively and sensitively with child protection issues.
You will always follow all school practices and protocols relating to

Safeguarding and Child Protection and will act as a guardian and

steward of the building and the community, ensuring that resources are

taken care of and managed effectively. You will proactively take

responsibility for your own development, seeking opportunities to learn,

grow and lead.

You will undertake any other duties as directed by the Leadership Team.
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Person Specification

  • Experience of working in an office setting (D)
  • Values driven (R);
  • Qualified to GCSE or higher in English and Maths (R)
  • Excellent ICT skills (R)
  • Proactive, solutions drive and excellent attention to details (R)
  • Strong belief in excellent outcomes for all, especially the most
vulnerable (R);

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal &organisational skills
(R). We will invest in any necessary training for you.

R = Required
D = Desired

R = Required
D = Desired

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Reach Academy is committed to ensuring our

workforce is reflective of our diverse student

population and is therefore committed to

increasing representation of staff of Black,

Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds across

all roles and at all levels.

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"My favourite thing about

Reach Academy is the

teachers. They are all so

dedicated and supportive

and you can really feel it

around the school."
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Safer recruitment process

Reach Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of children and young people.

rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable

applicants. This process is outlined below. Please do not hesitate to contact

the school if further detail is required.

enhanced police check of previous criminal convictions (DBS). Applicants are required, before appointment,

to disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including 'spent convictions' under the Rehabilitation of

Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and Non-disclosure may lead to termination of

employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar individuals from

employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. The amendments to

the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and 2020) provides that when applying

for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that

they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into

account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of

Justice website.

previous stage of the recruitment process.

Reference checking References from the previous and current employers will be taken up for shortlisted

or address any discrepancies, anomalies or gaps in the reference provided.

extended). The probation period is a trial period, to enable the assessment of an employee's suitability for the

job for which they have been employed. It provides Reach Academy with the opportunity to monitor and

review the performance of new staff in relation to various areas, but also in terms of their commitment to

safeguarding and relationships with pupils.

Equal Opportunities Reach Academy is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and will monitor the
recruitment process rigorously to ensure fair access
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