Receptionist / Office Assistant
Forge Wood Primary School
West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- G3/4 - £14,766-£17,495 Actual Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2020
- Apply by:
- 1 June 2020
Job overview
Are you ambitious and innovative?
Do you have the passion and skills to be part of our school office team?
Your opportunity
We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive receptionist to work as part of our administration team in our busy office environment. This varied role will give the successful candidate an opportunity to learn all aspects within the department, developing their knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will have experience of working in an administrative role and should have excellent communication and organisational skills. It is important that you have a warm, caring and professional manner at all times, as you will be dealing face to face with parents and carers on a daily basis. As receptionist the successful candidate will play an integral role in partnership with the office staff in shaping the future and growth of Forge Wood Primary School.
About Forge Wood Primary School
Forge Wood Primary School is a growing school situated in the heart of the Crawley Community. Forge Wood Primary is a newly built school. The amazing and unique design allows for the latest technology and innovation whilst making the most of the natural resources and the local environment.
As an academy within GLF Schools, we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise. At Forge Wood Primary School, we believe in working with the local community to ensure school is a place 'where children grow, learn and flourish together'. This ethos is embedded within our vision and values.
What we are looking for
- Knowledge of schools systems SIMS is desirable
- Experience working in a busy school office environment
- Flexible and adaptable to suit the needs and requirements of the office staff and leadership team
- Able to remain professional when handling confidential material
- An excellent communicator with both parents, children and staff
- In possession of A-C in Maths and English in GCSE or equivalent.
- Aware of the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding of children
- Confident with the use of Microsoft Office
Why work at Forge Wood Primary school
- Committed to making a difference to children's lives by supporting the work in our improving school
- An opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a team committed to supporting the school
- A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive, vibrant and fast growing community with excellent transport links
- A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools
- Recognition of previous school continuous service.
- Excellent CPD opportunities
The Details
To start in September 2020 'to meet the demands of a busy school, we have a post available as a Receptionist within the school office, for which the working hours per week will be 35 hours - 5 days a week, 39 weeks a year; Term time only. Hours are 8am to 4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday (half hour lunch break on these days) and 8am-12.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Salary: FTE of £17,322 - £20,523 which is within G3/4 support range
Pro Rata: £14,766-£17,495
Hours of work: 35 hours over 5 days
Closing date for applications: 1st June 2020
Interview dates: Week commencing 8th June 2020
Attached documents
About Forge Wood Primary School
Thank you for expressing an interest in Forge Wood Primary School.
In September 2016 we welcomed our first class of Reception children, and have evolved and grown within the growing community, establishing an inspiring curriculum for all our children to achieve.
When you join Forge Wood you will see that our learning and teaching is based on our Aims for every child to Aspire, Explore and Achieve. Our rich and varied curriculum will provide opportunities to develop skills to be successful in the future. The emphasis will be teaching through engaging topics, where creative learning is linked through exciting and relevant contexts that meet the different interests and needs of all its children. Visit our curriculum pages to find out more.
Forge Wood Primary is a new purpose built school. The amazing and unique design allows for the latest technology and innovation whilst making the most of the natural resources and the local environment. We are proud of our extensive facilities and would welcome you to visit our school to view them.
As an academy within GLF Schools, we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise. At Forge Wood Primary School, we believe in working with the local community to ensure school is a place where children grow, learn and flourish together'. This ethos is embedded within our vision and values.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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