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Part-Time School Receptionist

Part-Time School Receptionist

Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

  • Expired
Salary:
Grade 1
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
22 August 2018

Job overview

Dates:  Apply by 12pm, Thursday 23rd August 2018

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Grade 1 (FTE: £16,286.00)

Location:  Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Contract type: Term–time (40 weeks during school term) 

Contract term: Permanent 

Core Hours of Work: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 3:00pm) 

The School

Our brand new school opened in September 2013 as a two form entry school, for pupils aged 3-11 years.

The core of a Nishkam education is the triple pursuit of academic excellence, creating a community that supports children throughout their lives and nurturing a strong values-led approach to life. 

Our children are a delight to teach with the School having exceptional resources. Our teachers are enthusiastic and hardworking, and the support team is dedicated to the wellbeing of all pupils. We remain significantly oversubscribed.

Background You will be working with a pioneering group, Nishkam School Trust, a flagship of the DfE Free Schools programme.

The Trust has opened:-

  • Nishkam Primary School Birmingham – September 2011
  • Nishkam High School – September 2012
  • Nishkam School West London – September 2013
  • Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton – September 2014

Nishkam Primary School is a Sikh ethos, multi-faith school that nurtures pupils of all faiths and beliefs. The Nishkam ethos is to create a selfless mind-set, to go beyond ourselves to serve others, create supportive communities and to realise our true potential. 

The Role We are looking for an enthusiastic Receptionists to join our School Office team. This is an excellent opportunity if you have a genuine desire to work in a busy environment within a small yet friendly and hardworking team.

You will be the first line of contact for parents, visitors, calling in at the school as well as the main contact for staff and pupils during school hours. It is essential that you have a professional, courteous and respectful style of communication at all times.

In addition you will assist with a variety of administrative tasks within the school office and support the staff team at school. 

We will offer you

  • a friendly and welcoming team
  • hardworking and dedicated colleagues
  • enthusiastic and diligent children
  • supportive parents, carers and community
  • a committed and fully involved governing body
  • a well-resourced learning environment
  • opportunities for professional development

Nishkam School Trust (NST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.

To apply:

  • You need to complete an application form, which you can download from our website www.nishkamschool.org/recruitment or contact the school office on 01902 554 900.
  • Applications to be sent to recruitment.npsw@nishkamschools.org by 12pm on Thursday 23rd August 2018
  • Successful applicants will be contacted by Friday 24th August 2018
  • Interviews tbc

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About Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

+44 1902 554900

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Nishkam Primary School is a Sikh-ethos, multi-faith, non-selective school for girls and boys aged 4-11. It is situated in Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands. Formerly called Anand Primary School, it is now part of the multi-academy Nishkam School Trust. The school opened its doors in 2013 and at full capacity will accommodate 420 pupils. 

Headteacher 

HS Dhanjal 

Values and vision 

Nishkam Primary School strives to deliver a values-led curriculum in a calm and harmonious environment. It believes in more than academic excellence and endeavours to inspire in children a passion for lifelong learning. Nishkam schools aim to create a mindset that serves others without expectation or recognition; this, the trust believes, promotes humility and unlocks an individual’s potential. 

Nishkam Primary’s new and renovated buildings are a serene environment. The premises include a forested area for children to enjoy. 

Ofsted report 

"Children in the early years make good progress. Good teaching and interesting learning opportunities enable children to settle quickly, listen well and improve their skills … The behaviour of pupils is good. They have positive attitudes towards all adults and each other. Staff promote good behaviour and manage most pupils’ needs well."

View Nishkam Primary School's latest Ofsted report  

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