Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Receptionist / Administrator
37 hours per week, term time only
Permanent, following a successful 6-month probationary period
Band 5, SCP4 Actual Salary £17,666
Horton Grange Primary School is a 3 form entry primary school for children aged 2-11 years, which has an excellent reputation within the local and wider community. We have a recent positive OFSTED report which graded the school as outstanding in all areas, for the second time. We have an excellent track record of supporting staff in developing their careers.
Horton Grange Primary School joined Exceed Academies Trust on 1 December 2016. As one of 3 founding schools, we have been an integral part in establishing and developing the Multi Academy Trust into the successful and highly regarded organisation it is today.
Exceed Academies Trust believe that successful schools develop their own identity and individuality and are best placed to meet their own community’s needs. We believe that partnership working, the sharing of good practice and being outward facing as an organisation supports our aims and leads to outstanding results.
Vacancy Information
An opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist / Administrator within Horton Grange Primary School. Supporting the Office Manager and the wider administration team, you will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors both face to face and over the telephone. This is a varied and rewarding role, predominantly covering main reception but also providing efficient administration support, as and when directed by the Office Manager.
The successful candidate will:
- Be educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English & Maths
- Have previous experience in a similar role
- Be committed to raising standards
- Have excellent interpersonal skills
- Be well organised, self-motivated and resilient
- Speak fluent English to an appropriate standard, in line with the Immigration Act 2016.
- Be able to speak either Urdu or Punjabi
We offer:
- A dedicated and experienced staff team, supported by the Trust, Governors and parents
- Enthusiastic, confident and well behaved children
- An opportunity to make a significant contribution to our school
- An opportunity to further your professional development
- An opportunity to work in a forward thinking school
Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school by prior arrangement.
Application forms and further details are available from the school.
Horton Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Consequently, the successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Please state which role you are applying for on your application.
Please complete an application form, which can be found on our school website or our Trust website at www.exceedacademiestrust.co.uk.
Completed applications should be submitted to louise.bean@hortongrangeacademy.co.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Closing date: 5th January 2023
Interviews: w/c 9th January 2023