NJC Grade 4 Scp 5-6 £23,500 - £23,893 pro rata
Fixed term contract until 31st March 2025 in the first instance
Hours: 30 per week, term time only plus INSET days
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a motivated, well organised and hardworking individual to fill the post of Receptionist to deliver a courteous and efficient counter and phone service to external visitors, pupils and staff.
The successful candidate will have a passion for working with children/young people and ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding, good interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong relationships with students, staff , parents and other stakeholders, good IT skills and a flexible and adaptable approach to working in a very busy environment.
Working under the direction of the Administration Manager, the role primarily involves answering calls and dealing with face to face enquiries, signing in visitors and pupils, pupil first aid and general clerical and administrative support.
As well as possessing good communication skills, the successful candidate will need to have administrative experience/skills including in the effective use of Microsoft packages. Previous experience of working in a school administrative environment is not required as training will be given.
The successful candidate will be working in a purpose built new school completed in 2017. The main structure of the school is three storeys high with a sports hall of a similar height linked, via a glass bridge, to a two storey building that is the school dining hall. This modern design also includes a garden, an amphitheatre and a pond. The school boasts a floodlit 3G sports pitch, and fitness suite, along with a multi-use sports pitch for netball and tennis. There is an outstanding performance hall and music suite.
Closing date for applications: 10am Monday 13th May 2024.
Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Islwyn High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age.