Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist

School
The Portsmouth Academy
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Term Time
Salary
(Pro rata £15,867 - £17,373 for hours and weeks)
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
7th November 2021 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1183941
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1183941

Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist

Salary: TSAT C Scale (Pro rata £15,867 - £17,373 for hours and weeks stated)

Hours per week: 37 hours per week, term time + 10 days

Contract: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Closing Date: 07/11/21

Interview Date: TBC


We are recruiting for an Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist to join Portsmouth Academy. We are looking for a well-organised, efficient and enthusiastic person to join our team to assist in supporting the Office Manager by providing a range of administrative support and reception service.

We are looking for someone with excellent all-round IT skills and the ability to be flexible. You will provide a friendly, welcoming, first point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and staff. You will have the ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions and to work to tight deadlines in a methodical manner observing confidentiality at all times.


What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached JD

  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft 365
  • Ability to be flexible
  • Able to provide a friendly, welcoming, first point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and staff
  • Ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions and to work to tight deadlines in a methodical manner observing confidentiality at all times.
  • A good standard of education, including GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above
  • First Aid Qualification desirable but essential
  • Previous experience in a similar role would be desirable


It is an exciting time to be joining the hardworking and committed staff at The Portsmouth Academy, our brand new Aspire building launched in September 2020 boasting excellent facilities and panoramic views of the city, as well as additional refurbishment in the existing building. The Portsmouth Academy is also on a journey to becoming a Microsoft Showcase School due to our approach to digital learning.

“Leaders have dramatically improved the quality of teaching, learning and assessment… consequently, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is consistently good and continues to improve.” – Ofsted, April 2017


What our Trust will offer you:

  • Revised support staff pay scale to retain and reward excellent people
  • The opportunity to work with happy and well-behaved students who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos
  • A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
  • Free parking in our staff car park


What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

We strongly encourage anybody who may be interested in working at our school to direct any question they may have to the Head’s PA, Sue Wood. We also encourage any early applications and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates.
The Portsmouth Academy

The Portsmouth Academy

Part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

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