Receptionist
Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,417-£24,564 per annum (pro rata) - Actual Salary: £20,632-£22,608
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediately
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2019
Job overview
SALARY RANGE: SCALE 4 POINT 18–21 INNER LONDON
SALARY: £22,417-£24,564 per annum (pro rata) - Actual Salary: £20,632-£22,608
HOURS: 8am–5.00pm (40 hours per week) - Term Time only (39 weeks)
START: Immediately
Are you an experienced Receptionist? If so, apply today.
The Headteacher and Governors of the Hammersmith Academy Trust invite applications for the Receptionist post at this innovative 11-18 Academy. 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.
The successful applicant will be a confident and clear communicator, with extensive administrative experience and IT skills. Experience of working within an education setting would be desirable. You must be able to handle a variety of tasks quickly, efficiently and calmly, including operating a busy switchboard and being able to deal with competing deadlines. Please see the Information Pack for more information.
Hammersmith Academy is a heavily oversubscribed and successful inner-city school that has been judged Good in our most recent OFSTED report (2017).
Closing Date: Friday, 6th December at 9am. Please send your completed application form by email to: hr@hammersmithacademy.org
Interviews: Week beginning 9th December 2019 – TBC. However, Candidates may be invited for interview upon receipt of a completed Application Form prior to the closing date so early applications are encouraged. We therefore reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
All applications will be initially acknowledged by e-mail. If you have not heard further within two weeks of the closing date you may assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Additional information about Hammersmith Academy can be found by going to our website: www.hammersmithacademy.org
Hammersmith Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check) and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Hammersmith Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of gender, race, age, disability or marital status.
Please note that, as part of Hammersmith Academy’s Green approach and our commitment to reducing the impact of vehicular access to the Academy on the local and global environment, there is very limited parking and all staff are therefore encouraged to travel to work by public transport.
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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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