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School Administrator/Receptionist

North Cambridge Academy

Cambridgeshire

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Salary:
Grade 4 Point 7 to 11 (actual pro rata salary £9,000 to £9,742 per anum)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
Monday 28th October 2019
Apply by:
24 September 2019

Job overview

North Cambridge Academy- School Administrator/Receptionist

Part Time (2.5 days per week) - permanent contract 

20 hours per week (Wednesday 11am-4pm/Thursday & Friday 8am to 4pm)

Term time only plus 5 non term time days (39 weeks)

Salary: Scale 4/ point 7 to 11 (actual pro rata salary £9,000 to £9,742 per anum) 

Start date: Monday 28th October 2019

We are looking to appoint a dynamic front of house person to be responsible for communication with parents, the local community and the wider public. Based in the academy reception, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of customer service. We are looking for a confident, professional individual who has the vibrant personality to promote the excellence that North Cambridge Academy has to offer.

We very much welcome applications from individuals with a strong customer service background, a flare for marketing and a finger on the pulse of the latest social media. Applicants should have great organisational skills, a pro- active ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to thrive in a very fast paced and demanding environment.

North Cambridge Academy is part of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust and we moved into a brand new state of the art £10 million building three years ago, which affords us  an excellent working and learning environment. 

We can also offer staff: 

• Staff social activities, including staff fitness and well-being sessions

• Free breakfast in the school restaurant and free tea and coffee throughout the day

• Ample on site car parking in a city location

• Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions

• Cycle to work scheme and child care voucher scheme

We are situated to the north of the city, approximately a mile from the centre of Cambridge. There is easy access from the A14 and we are close to the new Cambridge North train station. Cambridge is a vibrant university city with a growing reputation as a great place to live.

For further information about the post please contact Alison Gallagher, PA to the Principal - Telephone 01223 491 530 

The closing date for applications is 9 am on Tuesday 24th September. Interviews will take place on Friday 27th September 2019. Please note that we do not accept CV’s 

North Cambridge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that the post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding of all children and young people. The post holder also has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all children and young people. 

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About North Cambridge Academy

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+44 1223 491 500

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North Cambridge Academy joined the Meridian Trust in 2013 and has been an important part of a successful cluster of local academies with shared values, a track record of success, and a wide network of support and expertise.


North Cambridge Academy is at the heart of its’ diverse community where every child is known, valued and supported.


Reasons to choose North Cambridge Academy:

· We provide an excellent academic, creative and sporting curriculum

· We are a friendly and supportive school community

· We have a world class learning environment

· We recognise all students as independent learners and leaders

· We pride ourselves on strong partnerships with parents and the local community

· We work to build each student's character and personal endeavour

· We have outstanding teachers committed to helping each student reach their full potential.


North Cambridge Academy is proud of the positive progress our students make, which is consistently in the top 25% of schools nationally and when taking into account the context of our community is in the top 5% of schools nationally. North Cambridge Academy is a small but growing school of 720 pupils where every member of staff makes a profound difference to children’s life chances. NCA is graded 'Good' by Ofsted with outstanding leadership.


We are always looking for enthusiastic and talented people who:

· Believe in the potential of young people, with a mind-set that all children can experience success

· Are committed to the pursuit of excellence

· Are team players with a strong desire to work collaboratively


Ofsted: The full report into North Cambridge Academy can be found here.


Please see below to watch a series of short films. Teachers and support staff share their experiences of working at North Cambridge Academy, part of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust.

More information on Meridian Trust can be found here.


Please contact Cecilia Fortuna, HR Officer, on CFortuna@northcambridgeacademy.org if you would like further information about the current vacancies at North Cambridge Academy


Jane Driver - Principal

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