Receptionist & Administrative Officer

Chobham Academy opened in September 2013 after joining the highly successful group of Harris Academies. This 3-18 Academy is a world class educational legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Situated within the new East Village complex, the Academy serves the community to be established in 2,800 new homes, along with existing communities in Newham, Waltham Forest and nearby London Boroughs. In July 2015 Chobham Academy was graded as an Outstanding school in every category.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our admin team, working at the Federation's flagship Academy.

What we are looking for:

This role would suit someone who has previous office/admin experience within education and excellent skills in Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook. Previous School office experience is essential and knowledge of CMIS or similar school management package is required. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why work at Chobham Academy?

Chobham Academy is based on an ethos of aspiration, ambition and high achievement for all. It specialises in Performing Arts and English with a focus on sports excellence, and with world class facilities for learning, leisure and sport, it is a dynamic centre of learning and the hub of the community.

As an all-through Academy we provide unique opportunities for nurturing and developing excellence for the local community. This will be achieved through our cohesive and aspirational educational model of learning.

• Chobham Prep (Nursery – Year 4)
• Chobham Middle School (Year 5 – 8)
• Chobham Upper School (Year 9-11)
• Chobham Post 16

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https://careers.harrisfederation.org.uk/vacancy/receptionist-amp-administrative-officer-299933.html

For more information, please download the Candidate Information Pack on our website, which includes the Job Description and Person Specification, or contact Gina Regan, HR Advisor, via email G.Regan@chobhamacademy.org.uk or Tel: 0203 747 6060.

Closing Date : 31/01/2017

Interviews W/C: 6th February

We have taken an innovative approach to our recruitment, by using the power of video. As part of our recruitment process, we may ask you to complete a quick video assessment, giving you a unique opportunity to articulate your application, showcase your personality and tell us why you are interested in this next challenge. We use this alongside your online application form when shortlisting for interview.

Harris Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.