Receptionist
The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- £13,898 - £15,080
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As Soon As Possible
- Apply by:
- 2 December 2016
Job overview
WORKING PATTERN: 35 Hours per Week (7:30am – 3:00 pm) term time only plus 10 days
SALARY: Grade 3 Points 12 - 16 (£15,823 – 17,169) pro rata £13,898 - £15,080
- Are you a passionate and experienced receptionist?
- Are you a people person? Could you be the face of The Barlow?
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals, who would love to be part of our journey at The Barlow and could be instrumental in making a difference to our school. The Barlow RC High School is an excellent place to work!
As a leading Catholic High School, we are determined to create an environment where children and adults alike can achieve their full potential. Our school motto is ‘If you believe, you can achieve’ and if this describes you read on.
You will be located in Didsbury, (often voted as one of the most popular places to live in Manchester) only a short walk from the vibrant shops, bars and restaurants of Didsbury village. You will also have access to excellent transport links to Manchester city centre and surrounding areas.
The role will involve working on a busy reception, welcoming visitors to the school, taking phone calls and messages and responding to telephone, email and face to face enquiries from parents, staff, pupils and the public. In addition, you will also be involved in a variety of other tasks such as incoming and outgoing post and deliveries, room bookings, and other general administration duties.
You should:
- Be able to present a professional yet welcoming and friendly persona to visitors
- Possess excellent communication skills, being able to communicate at all levels.
- Be able to deliver a high standard of customer service
- Be able to prioritise workload, multi-task and keep calm under pressure
- Be pro-active with the ability to act on your own initiative
- Have excellent IT skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office
In return, we will offer you the opportunity to further your professional development in a supportive and friendly environment If this sounds like the job for you then come and join us.
Please visit our website http://www.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk for an application pack. Completed applications should be returned to hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk quoting the post title, reference and your name in the subject line of the email. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 2nd December 2016
Interview date: Friday 9th December 2016
Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.
Attached documents
About The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
- The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
- Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M20 6BX
- United Kingdom
Introduction
The Barlow RC High School is a leading Catholic High School in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford.
We are a school that embraces Christian values, fosters academic excellence, delivers a broad, balanced, challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum and ensures the highest quality of teaching and learning.
As a Catholic school, The Barlow has a distinct ethos which is centred on the teachings of Jesus. We believe that each person is made in the image and likeness of God and we aim to develop pupils' gifts and talents so that they reach their full potential.
The Barlow promotes excellence for young people in Manchester and the surrounding areas. We are a diverse and inclusive community and as such, we welcome pupils of all faiths and those without. Our community is built on outstanding relationships. Our school motto is ‘Rise up, take courage and do it.’ We believe it is more important than ever in today’s society for our pupils to show courage, embrace challenges head on, pursue their dreams and make a difference in society.
The Barlow fosters academic excellence, delivering a broad, balanced, challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum and ensures high-quality teaching and learning. We have an experienced, highly skilled, and committed teaching staff, who have high expectations and aspirations and provide an excellent learning environment for all pupils - regardless of their prior attainment. Learning at The Barlow goes beyond the classroom, with a plethora of co-curricular activities designed to create opportunities and widen pupils’ horizons.
The Barlow is a school where pupils feel safe, happy and valued. We pride ourselves on our relentless drive to ensure that all pupils flourish; and grow into well-rounded, respectful, confident, successful, young people. This is built on high-quality pastoral care and guidance, as well as the close partnership we form with parents and carers, to ensure the best possible education for all our pupils. We instil in our pupils the importance of fairness, in which, individual dignity is upheld and respected. We nurture pupils to be proud of promoting our core values of serve, pray, achieve and respect.
Ofsted rated 'GOOD' June 2024
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