Receptionist
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Blackpool
- £19,116 - £19,433 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC Grade B - scale points 3-4
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 02/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 1 July 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a talented Receptionist to support our admin team at St Mary’s. The post is offered on a full-time permanent role, to commence in September 2024 on a term time only basis.
This would be a fantastic opportunity to develop your administrative and customer service skills. Further details of the post are outlined in this information pack, please visit the Trust website to download the information and application forms: https://bebcmat.co.uk/job-vacancies.
Line managed by the Academy Operations Manager, the role of Receptionist involves meeting and greeting anyone who comes to the school. This includes visitors, staff, parents and students into school. The receptionist works as part of the office team led by Deborah Papa and line managed by Helen Holden.
The role is vital as our receptionist is the first point of contact for visitors to our Academy. It is important to provide a professional and welcoming front-facing service.
Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to relate well and develop positive relationships with adults and students
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team and to show individual initiative
- Ability to manage competing priorities on a daily basis
Experience
- Experience of general administrative or reception duties is desirable but not essential
Attitude / Approach
- A calm, professional manner and a good sense of humour is essential
- A willingness to be part of the whole school and to contribute to its ethos
- Flexibility, reliability and honesty
- An excellent attendance and punctuality record. (Please note that excellent attendance is considered to be 95% attendance over the past two years. Directors will take note of one-off illnesses/absences and individual circumstances)
What the school offers its staff
St. Mary’s is a highly regarded, oversubscribed and successful school with:
- A caring ethos and high standards.
- An Outstanding Diocesan Inspection Report (March 2017)
- A full Ofsted Inspection of St Mary’s in May 2022 was extremely positive and confirmed that St Mary’s Catholic Academy continues to be good in all areas. You can read a copy of the report on the Academy's website.
- An outstanding induction programme, friendly staff, high quality professional cover supervisors, ICT technicians and admin support and a strong family ethos which make St. Mary’s a great place to work.
- State of the art facilities housed in our £22.5 million pound refurbished campus.
- Staff wellbeing is also a key part of our success as a school. Staff are able to take advantage of the Schools Advisory Service Wellbeing package which offers access to Counselling, 24 hour GP helpline, Health advice and support, Physiotherapy advice and a range of other services
We would be delighted to receive your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.
All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, online search be carried out.
Application process:
Candidates should complete a CES application form (attached to the advert on the Academy website: ) and a letter of application, the details of which can be found below. Please do not include a CV as this will not be considered as part of the process.
Evidence will be drawn from:
- Letter in support of application.
- Application Form.
- Task.
- Response to questions during interview.
- References.
Letter of application should:
- Be clear, concise and well presented.
- Demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
- Describe how you think your experience and this role will support the admin team at St Mary’s.
- Be no more than two sides of A4 in length
- Your application should be addressed to the Headteacher, Mr. S. Eccles and can be submitted electronically to:admin@st-mary.blackpool.sch.uk
We will acknowledge receipt of your application.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 1st July
Shortlisting: 3rd July
Interview dates: week commencing 8th July
Post Details:
Salary: Grade B - scale points 3-4 (pay award pending)
SCP 3 actual pro rata salary: £19116
SCP 4 actual pro rata salary: £19433
Contract: Permanent, term time only
Hours: 37 per week. 8am - 4pm Monday -Thursday, 8am - 3.30pm Friday
30 minute lunch each day
Attached documents
About St Mary's Catholic Academy
- St Mary's Catholic Academy
- St. Walburga's Road, Blackpool
- Lancashire
- FY3 7EQ
- United Kingdom
Mission Statement
St. Mary’s Catholic College is a caring faith community.
"Our mission is to provide an outstanding whole-person education through which all are challenged to grow in wisdom, understanding, self-esteem and closeness to God."
The hallmarks of St. Mary’s are:
Catholic Caring Community Challenging
St. Mary’s is a Catholic school where prayer and reflection are woven into the fabric of the school’s life. The universal message of the Church and its call to new life encourages us to value every individual as precious in God’s sight. The distinctive education offered at the school includes the continuing development of morals and Christian values.
Respecting the uniqueness of each person is central to the caring nature of the school and a reflection of the Gospel message of love. A strong and supportive pastoral system continues to care for all and helps build people’s self-esteem.
The school strives to be a community where high quality and enriching relationships are built. Tolerance and the valuing of others are key points of daily life. We seek to manage every aspect of school life, with justice, for the common good of all.
We challenge all people to use their God-given gifts to achieve excellence and make significant progress in their learning. Opportunities exist for aesthetic, performing and creative talents to be nurtured.
“I have come that you may have life and have it to the full.”
OUR VISION
St. Mary’s Catholic College is a secure, caring community with a clear focus on learning.
The college’s distinctive curriculum seeks to provide the experiences that help create a community of enthusiastic and increasingly independent learners. The attainment of all students is a matter of pride, and good results across all ages and abilities reflect this enthusiasm. The college, designated a Mathematics and Computing Specialist College, aims to develop innovative and high quality teaching and learning across the curriculum. St. Mary’s Catholic College provides an extended and enriching curriculum. Using creative and innovative teaching styles, incorporating developing technologies, the college seeks to challenge and support all students to achieve their individual potential. We promote the use of Mathematics and ICT across our curriculum.
The college recognises the importance of working closely with parents and students, parishes and primary schools towards excellence. We strive to work in close partnership with our family of schools, with our local community and business sharing our specialist facilities and resources. By developing and disseminating good practice, especially in the teaching and learning of Mathematics and Computing, all learners will benefit.
There is a calm, tolerant and supportive atmosphere in which talents are developed and weaknesses understood. The Christian spirituality of the school is reflected in curriculum, liturgy, prayer and practice. These important aspects of our community nurture students on their unique journey of faith.
The governing body and college leaders promote a shared vision and common purpose. College development planning, self-review and evaluation translate this vision into a process of continuous improvement.
Structured programmes for all students, a caring pastoral system and excellent facilities ensure that St. Mary’s remains a popular choice. The college environment is pleasant and well maintained. Classrooms and specialist areas enhance learning. Effective displays throughout the buildings celebrate the range and vigour of all aspects of school life. This range and vigour is further seen in the full programme of extra-curricular activities that enrich our students’ lives and further enhance the reputation of the college.
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