At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our school, providing reception and admin support.
- Company: Join Ark Isaac Newton Academy, a place where ambition meets community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary above the national scale, generous training days, and great perks.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to excellence and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in reception and a passion for working with young people.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are now seeking a Primary Receptionist to join our team of staff. The successful candidate will be the front-facing representative of Ark Isaac Newton Academy. In this role you will provide reception cover as well as administrative support to the school including support to the Senior Leadership Team, staff, governors, students and parents. You will collaborate with the other members of the Primary office team to uphold the vision and ethos of the school at all times and provide excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders. We are highly ambitious for our students and our staff are pivotal to our success. As part of the staff team, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and develop your career through an outstanding professional development programme. You will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the network to develop excellent practice. In addition, we offer attractive remuneration, above the national pay scales as well as a range of benefits.
Successful Candidate Will:
- have experience of liaising with students, staff members and external stakeholders
- have experience of running effective reception support, ideally within a school environment
- possess excellent administrative and organisational skills
- be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations
- be passionate about working in a school and with young people
Benefits:
- Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale
- Twice as many training days as standard
- Generous pension scheme
- Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
- Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle
- Gym discounts – offering up to 40%
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support
Diversity and Inclusion:
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.
Safeguarding Statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
