Receptionist
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Wigan
- Expired
- Salary:
- £14,924 - £16,603
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 12 November 2018
Job overview
Do you want to work in a forward-looking, successful 11-18 Church of England High School & 6th Form College?
Required as soon as possible: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this well-established Church of England 11-18 school, which has long been held in high regard by the local community. The Governors are looking to appoint a personable, friendly and confident ‘Director of First Impressions’ to represent the school in a professional manner. You will be the first point of contact for our visitors and have the ability to build excellent relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a school or similar environment.
The successful candidate will:
o Be the first point of contact for the school, dealing with all callers and visitors in a warm, polite and tactful manner
o Ensure that the front of house runs efficiently and effectively and is presentable and welcoming at all times
What are we looking for in you?
To be successful you will:
o Be organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have a ‘can do’ approach to work, as no two days are the same
o Assist the school with a wide variety of administrative tasks, requiring a good level of IT skills
o Be a first aider (training will be provided)
o Support our culture and ethos that is fully inclusive and sets the highest expectations.
In return we can offer:
o A vibrant, hardworking and committed staff.
o Well motivated pupils and supportive parents
o A distinctive Christian ethos
o A new school building completed September 2017
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a school that rewards hard work, that truly values staff and that can provide exciting career opportunities. Applications are invited from candidates able to uphold the Christian ethos of the school. The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and is therefore subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure as well as to satisfactory medical clearance. The Governing Body is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Completed applications should be returned to: Mrs Tracy Wogan, HR & Admin Manager
T: 01942 597501 E: swogant@deanery.wigan.sch.uk.
Closing date: Monday 12th November 2018 – 12 noon.
o The progress made by the majority of pupils currently in the school is improving strongly and rapidly. Their progress is now good.
o Teaching is good. Teachers are knowledgeable about their subjects and most provide suitable stretch and challenge for pupils.
o Pupils have positive attitudes to learning. They take pride in their work and behave well in lessons and at social times.
Ofsted 2016
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About The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
- The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
- Frog Lane, Wigan
- Lancashire
- WN1 1HQ
- United Kingdom
Who are we?
A school with a church foundation has existed on this site for 89 years. In 1932, All Saints Senior Church School was founded for ‘the nurture of the hearts and minds of children’ in Wigan. In 1971, All Saints’ School closed to allow the formation of a new high school. For the last 51 years, The Deanery Church of England High School has honoured that rich legacy and has been a beacon of distinctive Christian education for generations.
Our school sits at the heart of Wigan and serves young people and families from every parish of the town.
o Our pupils and students are fantastic – they are highly motivated and engaged young people with supportive and caring parents.
o As a Church of England school, we aim to maintain a distinctly Christian ethos while being genuinely welcoming and inclusive.
o We have over 1450 pupils and students, including over 150 in our Sixth Form.
o The school admits 250 children into Year 7 each year, and is heavily oversubscribed.
o We offer a rich co-curricular provision, including music, drama and sport.
o Our school building was completed in September 2017 offering state of the art facilities.
o Our Sixth Form Centre gives us a modern area in which to work and study. It allows us to have a distinctive sixth form which is still closely linked to the main school.
o Our Sixth Form is one of the top performing colleges in Wigan for Value Added and above national averages.
What about our staff?
We have around 150 staff in total who are pivotal to our success. The team is welcoming and friendly; we have a Staff Council who meet to discuss ideas about how we can support each other and make sure that our staff are well looked after. We look to recruit people who have the right attitude and share our values. If you have a love for teaching and are passionate about seeing children succeed, we can help you do the rest. We can offer support, which focuses on the quality of teaching and learning, curriculum development and all aspects of Leadership and Management.
Where are we?
Wigan is conveniently located between Manchester and Liverpool, both cities being less than an hour’s drive away. The town lies at the heart of the regional motorway network, which affords quick and easy access to the rest of the UK via an extensive road network. Its rail links are exceptional. We are only a 30-minute drive away from Warrington, Bolton and Leigh. The school itself is situated in the heart of Wigan town centre, directly opposite the bus station and only a 10-minute walk away from both main railway stations.
View The Deanery Church of England High School’s Ofsted report
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