School Administrator (Reception)
Pyrland School
Somerset
- £19,698 - £21,748 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 13, Point 6-11: £19,698-£21,748 per annum FTE (depending on experience).
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn term
- Apply by:
- 16 August 2021
Job overview
Permanent, full-time 37 hours per week , term time + inset days (39 weeks per year). Part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the administration and front office team at The Taunton Academy due to the current postholder’s retirement. We are looking to recruit a School Administrator/Receptionist who will be based in our busy and vibrant reception office. The successful candidate will need excellent administration and organisation skills and should have a strong verbal and written communication ability. Previous school administration/reception experience and SIMS knowledge is not essential, but would be an advantage. A flexible and positive attitude to work is important along with a professional, calm and approachable demeanor. We are looking for someone who has a caring nature, can work successfully in a team, is reliable, and committed and passionate about supporting teaching and learning across the school.
The Taunton Academy, sponsored by the outstanding Richard Huish Trust, is an 11-16 academy in the north of Taunton. With modern, impressive facilities, the academy currently caters for approximately 830 students, with an increasing roll anticipated to see numbers rise to in the region of 1200 over the next few years. Taunton is Somerset’s county town and has easy access to the M5. Somerset is a lovely place to live with the stunning Somerset Levels, Quantock Hills and Blackdowns on your doorstep.
The academy is on a journey of improvement and has a strong staff team in place to ensure every child is enabled to fulfil their potential. We have excellent pastoral support and students report that they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students and the relationships between staff and students are strong. If you want to work in an inspiring, fully inclusive environment with students who want to succeed and friendly, supportive staff, then we want to hear from you! You will join a passionate and dedicated team, praised for their strong leadership, and a Trust who is committed to providing professional development and opportunities for all colleagues.
For more information about the Taunton Academy and to apply for this post, please visit our website www.thetauntonacademy.com. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please email Mr Eddy (Headteacher): jeddy@thetauntonacademy.com . Completed applications should be submitted via the TES link on our website. Please note CVs will not be accepted.
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About Pyrland School
Pyrland School (formerly The Taunton Academy) is a secondary school (11 – 16), located on the outskirts of Taunton with approximately 830 students on roll. We are rapidly growing in terms of pupil numbers and this is forecast to continue over the coming years until we reach capacity (1200). We are the first academy to have joined the Richard Huish Trust, with exceptionally close links to the Richard Huish College – an outstanding sixth form college at the heart of the Taunton community. The Trust’s vision is to provide exceptional education. This is underpinned by the Huish values, which shape our behaviour, our approach to work and decision making at all times.
The team at Pyrland are uncompromising in their ambition to see every student achieve their full potential, working creatively to nurture high levels ambition in everyone at the school, including both students and staff.
Whilst we have modern buildings and great facilities we are clear that it is ambition, skills, creativity, commitment and dedication which make the biggest difference to the experience and achievement of students at Pyrland.
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