Part Time Receptionist

Ref: SCH-FM-0332
Establishment: Fairfax Academy Location: Sutton Coldfield Salary: £13,119 - £13,799 (FTE £25,119 - £26,421) Department: Administration Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 04/10/2024 12:00 Interview Date: 09/10/2024 Start Date: 04/11/2024

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 22.20 Weeks per Year: 45.800 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SC3.9 - SC3.12

The Role

Fairfax is an academy with traditional values, and an ethos built around hard work, high expectations and opportunity. Our aim is to ensure that our students leave the Academy prepared to succeed in the next stages of their careers, education and training.

 

We believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending our Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meet endless possibilities

 

Applicants will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.


Working days will be Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.

 

The successful candidate will:

  • Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
  • Provide support to a busy administration team
  • Manage incoming queries from parents via phone/email
  • Ensure all appropriate checks are in place for parents, visitors & staff
  • Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct

 

In return we will offer you:

  • Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
  • Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
  • Perkbox example benefits;
  • Discounts at nationwide retailers
  • Gym discount
  • Cinema discounts
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
  • A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

 

This is an exciting time to join us, and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team. Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well sequenced knowledge rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly.

 

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong supportive environment.

 

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974

Benefits

Other
Cycle to Work
Employee Assistance Programme
Perkbox discount platform Discounts on a variety of online and high street stores, supermarkets and more
Perkbox Wellness hub  A variety of wellness content to proactively support your health and wellbeing
Salary sacrifice in relation to Technology

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
Essential
NVQ 2/3 qualification in Administration
Desirable

Skills

Personal Attributes
Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Desirable
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students
Desirable
Relevant Experience
Experience of administrative or secretarial work
Desirable
Experience of working front of house/reception
Desirable
Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information
Desirable
Relevant Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of media
Desirable
Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Desirable
Ability to use ICT and other specialist equipment and resources
Desirable
Ability to hold difficult conversations confidently and effectively
Desirable
Ability to use software, spreadsheets, databases and other packages effectively
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Experience of using the Microsoft Office suite to intermediate level or above
Desirable

Safeguarding Information

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.


Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

Fairfax Academy

Fairfax School
Fairfax Road
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
B75 7JT

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