School Receptionist - Oxford, United Kingdom - The Oxford Academy

The Oxford Academy

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Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

Job Title Receptionist

Grade 6, SCP 8-13, actual salary £16,020-£18,812
Grade and Salary Range (FTE £22,777-£24,948)

44.64 paid weeks
32.5 hours per week

Hours Monday - Friday including a 30 min unpaid break)
Term time plus 5 inset days (39 working weeks)

Contract type Permanent
Reporting To HR Manager
An Enhanced DBS will be required.

Job Purpose:

To work under the direction of the HR Manager to ensure the efficient day to day running and security of Reception.

Responsible for:

Reception:

Providing an efficient and courteous service, dealing with general queries from students, staff and external visitors;
Welcoming visitors, ensuring they are signed in and out in accordance with the Academy's

Safeguarding policy;

Operating the switchboard, taking messages, answering telephone queries and passing messages on promptly;
Operating the security 'Control Access' letting visitors into the reception area promptly;
Operating the tannoy system;
Receive, sign and sort deliveries and post;
Book taxis when required;
Ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material;
Representing the school with a positive attitude and professional appearance;
Perform other receptionist duties such as general administration, filing and photocopying.

General Duties:

To be familiar with and adhere to all Trust and School Policies;
To fulfil your duties and responsibilities regarding safeguarding pupils and health and safety in the workplace;
To support the aims and ethos of the school and promote good relationships with students, colleagues and parents;
To set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance;
To participate in the School's arrangements for appraisal, professional development and other mandatory training.
To undertake other such duties as may be reasonably required by the line manager which are in line with the grading of the post.
Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (1 from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role._
Academy as part of the River Learning Trust need to be aware that they may be asked to perform tasks and be given responsibilities not specified on this job description._

Personal Specification

Essential Desirable Method of assessment
Qualification English and Math to GCSE level Application or equivalent

Experience Experience of working as a Working within a Application, interview
Receptionist or in a face to face school and assessment environment

Skills Excellent written and oral Application communication skills

Ability to coordinate and manage Application and a number of activities interview

Ability to work to deadlines Application, interview

Ability to work under pressure Application, interview

Good personal organisation and Application, interview self motivation

Application, interview
Office

Behaviour Confidentiality and discretion Application and
Skills interview

Ability to work well in a team Application and interview

Ability to gain the respect and Application and confidence of all staff within the interview
Academy

Excellent time keeping Application and interview

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 19.25 per week

Salary:
£16,020.00-£18,812.00 per year

Benefits: