Main purposes of the job (in collaboration with co-receptionist)

•        Ensuring all safeguarding procedures are always adhered to for all visitors, staff and students arriving and leaving site.
•       To be the first point of contact for all parents, pupils and visitors, providing a warm and friendly yet professional service 
•       To respond to all incoming calls promptly and relevant mailbox queries in a timely manner
•       Keeping the reception and stock room area clean and presentable, adhering to GDPR
  
•       To provide administrative support to the wider team, including data entry for student’s attendance, filing student records and using relevant software
•       To manage and create efficient systems for lost property returns and removal
•       Manage the visitor and staff car parking data
•       To act as First Aider, when required
•        Handing over to the co-receptionist for smooth running of the office

What we offer:

This should provide more information about us – the culture of the team, school or Trust / what we stand for, why people enjoy working here. Note any achievement, the size of the school / team, any key benefits (i.e. how we manage CPD, professional development, how student behaviour is managed etc).

Key Application Dates:

• Shortlisting Date - Monday 6th January 
• Interview Date - Thursday 9th and Friday 10th January 2025
  
• Start Date - End of Jan/ beginning of February
  

Our commitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.