Receptionist and Administrator
Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale 4 Point 18-21 Inner London (£21,546 - £23,610) FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 15 February 2018
Job overview
The Headteacher and Governors of the Hammersmith Academy Trust invite applications for the Reception and Administrator post at this innovative 11-18 Academy. Sponsored by City of London Livery Companies the Mercers’ Company and the Information Technologists’ Company.
Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates with the appropriate skills, vision and desire to work at the Academy, where expectations are high and there is a strong focus on student achievement.
We require a professional and experienced Receptionist/Administrator to join our busy administration team.
Responsibilities include:
Reception
- Greet and welcoming visitors to the Academy in a professional and inclusive manner, providing a helpful and efficient response to all queries and requests from visitors, students and staff and managing all calls, taking accurate messages
- Deal with queries from parents and students and direct them accordingly
- Assist the Office Manager with administrative tasks including typing, reprographics, paperwork regarding trips etc.
- To liaise effectively with all members of the admin team to provide continuity throughout the school day
Due to the small school nature of the Academy, it should be emphasised that all support staff are regularly required to assist in different areas.
Administrator
- Provide administration support as directed by the Office Manager with various matters as required, including typing, reprographics, paperwork regarding trips,filing etc.;
- Provide reprographics support as directed by the Office Manager;
- Dealing with queries and enquiries from parents and students;
- Liaising effectively with all members of the admin team to provide continuity throughout the school day;
- Provide support to other team members as required;
- Support on whole school events and parent evenings
Term time only (39 weeks)
Closing date: Midday 15th February 2018
Interviews: Week commencing 19th February 2018
Attached documents
About Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith Academy is a non-denominational, all-ability, co-educational secondary school for 11-18 year olds.
Our Vision
To develop highly qualified, aspirational young adults who make outstanding progress and as active citizens take a lead within the community and are committed to giving 100% in everything they do.
Our Values
We inspire pride and confidence in our students to achieve their full potential. Everyone in the Academy is responsible for modelling a positive and professional attitude at all times.
We create a stimulating and enriching learning environment where high expectations and challenge prepare students for a global society.
We succeed by developing a growth mind-set through the skills of resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity.
HA learners demonstrate:
- Pride and Commitment
- Professionalism and Leadership
- Community participation
- Honesty and Reliability
- Respect and Integrity
- Confidence and Independence
Hammersmith Academy ensures that students are happy, safe and secure in their learning and develop through a culture of success, into self-confident independent learners who become highly valued members of their community. Strong leadership at all levels challenges underachievement and ensures students make outstanding progress and achieve high standards of attainment.
It is an inspiring and creative place to learn, which is rich in digital and creative media technology that stimulates and develops students’ academic and vocational skills through the promotion of excellence.
Staff benefits:
The Academy offers all its staff a range of benefits including:
- Interest Free Loan of up to £1000 - for IT equipment
- Employer pension contribution – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teachers); Local Government Pension Scheme (Support staff)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan – employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan
- Free Health and Fitness – full access to the Academy’s fantastic gym and fitness facilities
- Free lunch and hot drinks – for staff who dine with students
- Free breakfast — on Fridays and on INSET days and staff can take advantage of our subsidised breakfast service each day
- A commitment to Wellbeing — free flu vaccinations offered annually, INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer and a two-week half term during the Autumn Term
- Access to the London Borough of Hammersmith’s Parking Permit Scheme offering subsidised parking in the local area
- Membership of Medigold Health Protect – our mental health and well-being support service
- Membership of the National College
- In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager
Living Wage
Hammersmith Academy is proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Investors in people
Hammersmith Academy has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard after just 5 years.
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