Part Time Receptionist Administrator:   Monday – Friday 9:15am – 2:45pm; 27 hours and 30 minutes. 39 weeks, Term time only, plus 5 training days.

Pentland Field School is an all-through school that meets the educational needs of around 170 children and young adults aged 4-19 with a range of learning disabilities, including those who may be autistic and those who have physical or sensory needs.

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and proactive Part-time Receptionist Administrator to join our Admin Team. We are looking for someone excited about the idea of working in a school environment for children with special needs and who wants to bring their knowledge, skills and passion to play an active part in our school community.

You can find out more about our school and the work we do with children and families here.

The Receptionist Administrator is the face of the school and first point of contact for visitors to the school, parents, staff and children. We are looking for someone who will be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the School in a professional and friendly manner.

Providing excellent customer service is crucial, especially when it comes to supporting and nurturing our children. Their well-being and development are paramount, and every effort we make should be aimed at creating a positive and enriching environment for them.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is calm under pressure, remaining composed during busy periods of the school day
• Is a team player
• Is competent and has exceptional organisational, administrative and time management skills.
• Has competent computer skills. Is a competent and capable user of various IT systems.   You will also be willing to learn how to operate our various software packages to allow the smooth running of both the school office and the wider school.
• Has a ‘can do’ attitude; enjoys taking the initiative, likes improving existing systems and who would thrive in making the role ‘their own’.
• Is able to manage the systems and processes in our busy school effectively

Whilst experience of working in an education setting is desirable. We would welcome applications from candidates with experience of working in a dynamic front facing environment and can demonstrate a positive, flexible attitude to their work. A commitment to keeping children safe and the ability to respect the values of the school are also of fundamental importance.

We can offer you: 

·         A warm, friendly and approachable senior leadership team  

·         A well organised and effective administration team

·         A committed and knowledgeable wider staff community who are willing to share their knowledge of children with learning disabilities with anyone who has a desire to learn 

·         A comprehensive induction programme for new staff, followed by access to continuous professional development  

·         Teams across the school who work collaboratively, and who want to see other people succeed   

·         A commitment to the wellbeing of staff and pupils, including staff led wellbeing initiatives, and free access to a staff wellbeing app offering a range of wellbeing and medical guidance and care

·         Part of a dynamic special school multi-academy trust, with opportunities for career development 

·         Excellent transport links, by road or public transport. The nearest underground station is a 5 min walk from the school, and you can be in central London within 20 minutes.  

We reserve the right to close applications earlier and arrange interviews accordingly.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.

Location: The Eden Academy Trust (Pentland Field School).  The Eden Academy may from time to time require an employee to be relocated temporarily or permanently to one of its other schools.  Any proposal to relocate will be carried out with due consultation and reasonable notice.