Office Receptionist

The Role

Part-Time Receptionist - St Ursula's E-ACT Academy

We are delighted that you have taken an interest in E-ACT; we know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced part-time Receptionist at St Ursula's E-ACT Academy within the main school office to commence employment as soon as possible. The contract on offer is permanent and part time (22 hours per week, Wednesdays & Thursdays 08:15 - 16:15 and Fridays 08:15 - 15:45). Starting actual salary ranges from £9,886.88 - £10,084.98 depending on experience (Full Time Equivalent £18,516 - £18,887).

You will provide reception and clerical support for the completion of effective support services in the running of the school, and to also be the main point of contact for parents and visitors, ensuring information flows are effective.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, and will feel comfortable managing a diverse workload within a fast paced environment. If you consider yourself to be a resourceful, positive and flexible person, with the ability to work successfully within a team and also independently using your own initiative, then we would love to hear from you.

For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.

We encourage you to get in touch with any questions; better still come and see us for yourself! Academy visits can be arranged, please contact the main school office for availability.

Our Academy - St Ursula’s E-ACT Primary Academy

A vibrant primary academy surrounded by beautiful grounds in Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol. From Reception to Year 6 we offer all of our children a safe, happy and fulfilling education.

Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

• Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.
• Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.
• Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.
• A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

A great place to live and work

Twice named the best city in Britain to live in by The Sunday Times, Bristol is also home to five E-ACT academies. The city has its own unmistakable identity, and has a thriving current and historical arts scene, not to mention some of the country’s strongest green credentials.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 15,400 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country. E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 25 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

How to apply:

The closing date for applications is 6th June 2022 at 18:00. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 15th June 2022 but this is subject to change.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Qualifications

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