Spread your wings and fly high!
We are searching for a Receptionist for our happy, thriving and ambitious school where staff wellbeing is a priority.
Our busy office team plays a key role supporting our school community, from the pupils and their families, to our staff and governors. The role is varied with a diverse set of tasks in a lively environment, no two days are the same!
The role is for 25 hours a week, term time plus INSETS with working hours of ~9am-2pm Monday-Friday.
The successful candidate will:
- have GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- have relevant ICT skills
- be able to communicate clearly with both adults and children in person, on the telephone and in writing
- be efficient and able to prioritise tasks
- be flexible and self-motivated
- have a sense of humour
In return, we can offer you:
- a happy school, with a hard-working, supportive and friendly team
- exceptional standards of behaviour
- children who love to learn and will always do their best
- an inclusive environment
- opportunities for continued professional development
Burpham Primary School is a school within the Learning Partners Academy Trust for children between the ages of four and eleven with a Specialist KS1 Communication and Interaction Needs Centre. We aspire to help every child in our care to develop as a whole person, to become confident, happy, independent, creative and adaptable, to love learning and to achieve more than they ever thought possible. We have high expectations and aspirations for all our pupils and we never stop trying to find new ways of promoting learning and making improvements to our school.
Applications should be made using the attached form (CVs are not acceptable) and should reach the school as soon as possible; we welcome early applications and reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Burpham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.