School Administrator / Receptionist
Wapping High School
Tower Hamlets
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £19,000 - £21,000 (pro rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2019
Job overview
School Administrator / Receptionist
We are looking to appoint an administrator to provide effective administrative, secretarial and front of house support.
- Are you interested in working in a dynamic and innovative new school as part of a new and developing support team?
- Do you want to help develop the school’s administrative team and contribute to student success?
To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school, the ideal candidate will bring forward thinking administrative experience and the ability to use the latest technologies and programmes, such as Microsoft Excel, Word and SIMS to a high level.
The successful candidate will be:
- An excellent communicator with students, parents/carers and staff
- Proven record of high level ICT skills
- High Level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Excellent customer care skills
About Wapping High School:
- Inclusive multicultural 11 – 16 Free School located in East London
- An innovative digital and flexible 21 st century learning environment
- Small school with only 84 students in each year group
- All Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils have their own chromebook devices
We offer:
- Competitive salaries based on experience and skills
- Outstanding CPD opportunities
- A supportive environment where staff are valued as an integral part of the Wapping High family
Wapping High School is committed to the protection and safety of its students and to promoting their welfare. To that end identity, enhanced DBS and medical checks will be required from the successful applicant. The school is also an employer committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender or ethnicity.
Your written application
We hope that after reading the information pack you will want to apply for the post advertised.
If you wish to proceed, please click apply and send your CV and covering letter to headspa@wappinghigh.org
Closing Date: Monday 14th October 2019 at noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Interview: Commencing Thursday 17th October 2019
Wapping High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undertake a criminal DBS check.
Attached documents
About Wapping High School
Ethos and Values
Wapping High School promotes an inclusive ethos, in which diversity of need and ability is acknowledged and nurtured. Every aspect of school life will be guided by a strong ethical code, which encourages social awareness to help students understand and meet with confidence the challenges of a diverse and changing society and the world of work. This isl be achieved by establishing a Learning Pathway for each student.
Wapping High School is small and we have a strong sense of school community. Students are divided into ‘houses’ to encourage interaction across the school. Teachers know all their students individually. Families form part of the school community and are fully involved with their children’s education. Outcome-focused home-school contracts are made with both students and parents & carers.
Wapping High School’s ethos and values ensure that children are safe, healthy, positively contribute to their whole community, and achieve economic and academic well-being in adult life. Importantly, all students enjoy attending school.
Premises
Wapping High School is be located at 153 Commercial Road, London, E1 2DA, 15 minutes walk from the centre of Wapping. This former office block has been extensively renovated and reconfigured. The cutting-edge redesign is in line with Wapping High School’s commitment to provide personalised teaching methodologies to engage learning and develop inquisitive minds. Conversion of empty office space for education is successful and widespread in other parts of the world. The building includes specialist facilities for science, dance, drama, music and performance and a 5th floor roof garden with spectacular views across London.
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