Receptionist - Bristol, United Kingdom - Greenshaw Learning Trust

Greenshaw Learning Trust

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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Receptionist:

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Woodlands Primary School

Receptionist

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Salary
Salary calculated in line with NJC pay scale G11, Points £5,629 - £5,723 per annum.

Contractual hours
10

Basis
Part Time

Job type
Support Staff - Other

Location
Bristol

Job category
Administration

Date posted
12/03/2024

Job reference
GST-R0168

***Job overview

We are looking for a receptionist to help in our busy school office. This is an exciting opportunity to join Woodlands Primary School and become an integral member of the team.

Our school is a two-form entry primary with an integrated nursery and a Hearing Impaired Resource Base for South Gloucestershire.

Our vision is to be outstanding in all - being the best that we can be in everything that we do.

We have high aspirations for our children, and our ethos can be best described as 'nurture and challenge'. We strongly believe in providing an emotionally predictable, safe learning environment where children can thrive under our high expectations.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools.

Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate.

We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character.

We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are _'Always Learning'_.

Main responsibilities:

Ensure school security and safeguarding arrangements are always complied with, including the issue of visitor's badges and completing Safeguarding checks.
Ensure student attendance processes are adhered to and assist where needed including making phone calls to families for unplanned attendance.
Take children or children's items to classrooms as needed.
Adhere to medicines policy and procedures.
Assist with the collection of monies.
Filing and photocopying as required.
Updating and using the school's computerised systems as necessary
Provide general clerical support as required.
Liaising with key members of staff within the wider school team, e.g. pastoral and attendance officers, catering manager and class teachers
Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them.

You will need:

At least five GCSE's or equivalent, which must include at least a C/4 grade in Maths and English.
Experience of working in a busy office environment.
Successful experience of working in a customer service or receptionist role.
Experience and confidence using computerised systems for communications and data management.
Ability to multitask in a busy office, with competing priorities.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fastpaced environment.
Possess strong interpersonal skills. Be approachable and professional.
Have emotional resilience and maturity when dealing with others. Conflict resolution skills.
Dependable, able to follow instructions and flexible to work where the need is.
Able to adapt approaches and work with the team to ensure smooth running of the office.
Commitment to working within the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

What's in it for you:

Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Being part of a great
team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.