Do you want a job where you make a difference to the lives of
children and young people?
Do you want to be inspired on a daily basis by your work?
Do
you want to work in a newly redesigned administration team?
Work
in a reception that is plan to be modernised to a high spec in 2025?
Do
you have a passion for process improvement?
Do
you have the ability to engage, motivate your team to serve the needs of the
school?
It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join Parkside School which recently joined Wellspring Academy Trust when it was also awarded
the title of Multi Academy Trust of the year. As such, we are now in the second
year of an exciting journey in this new partnership and we are looking for a
like-minded, enthusiastic staff member to join us. Wellspring Academy Trust is
known for its inclusive practice and these values are matched by Parkside
School. ‘We make a difference’ If you have the same philosophy, this may be the
job for you.
Details of Wellspring Academy Trust can be found at:
https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/
We require a full time Receptionist to be the front facing
administrator in our new expanded team. The role of the receptionist is a
crucial role in a large secondary school as is often the first point of call
for visitors, phone calls and staff. As such we view this role as a vital
member of the admin team.
The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills,
understands the working of the school, be competent on a phone switchboard and
basic IT skills and aware of the importance of safeguarding others in this
role. Experience in administration or working in a school would be an advantage
but not essential as full induction training will be given.
As a continued improvement of the school environment the reception
area is due for a total refurbishment in 2025. The successful candidate will be
able to have in input into these significant upgrades to this space. As such,
it is an exciting time to join the team!
Whilst the majority of the time will be spent working as a
receptionist, there will be other general admin tasks to complete during the
day to support the wider team.
We are looking for consistency in the role so the post is full
time. However, there may be some flexibility around hours for a strong
candidate. We are happy to have these discussion in advance of any applications
or if called to interview.
The administration function at Parkside has been remodelled and
the capacity increased to produce a more complete service for the school. This
post would be the fourth new member of staff to join the newly shaped admin
team. Therefore, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team and a school on
the move!
We will offer you the opportunity
to:
·
be welcomed into our supportive staff team and experience our
special sense of community
·
be supported in your continued professional development
·
become part of the extremely strong and supportive Wellspring Academy
Trust in which there are regular opportunities to collaborate and share
practice
We encourage any applicant to come and visit the school or to book
an informal phone conversation about this role with the Senior Office Manager,
Naz Ali, nazeefah.ali@parksideschool.net
If you are as excited by this challenge as we are and you think this might be the role for you, please apply by submitting a completed application form, having taken note of the attachments, no later than 9am Monday 13th January 2025. Please note, we do not accept CV's.
Interviews for successfully shortlisted candidates will be
undertaken soon after this date.
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced
DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for
shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further
pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification
and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the
successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
We are committed to equal opportunities
and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our
communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds,
especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and
minority ethnic communities.
If you are currently living overseas or
have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you
will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the
country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for
the post.
All applicants need to complete the Equal Opportunities form.
Please click link for further
details http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities
Kath Jackson
01535 272752
recruitment@parksideschool.net