Ark Oval Primary Academy
Receptionist/Administrator
Location: Croydon, South London
- 5-minute walk from East Croydon Station.
Salary: £23,708 - £25,320
Working pattern: Annualised Hours – 40 hpw term time plus 79 reserved hours to be worked flexibly during school holidays
Contract:
Permanent
Start date: June/July 2023
Closing date: 22 May 2023
(Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response).
Join our vibrant primary school in the heart of East Croydon.
About the role:
We are recruiting an exceptional Receptionist/Administrator to provide a welcoming school reception presenting a positive image of the academy and ensuring that reception runs effectively and efficiently.
You will also work closely with the Office Manager, Operations Manager and the Principal to support in delivering the school’s vision for an outstanding administration service. The successful candidate will also be supported in their development and will have access to network training.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have an unwavering determination to deliver an excellent reception and administration service for all our pupils, parents and stakeholders
- Share the Ark Oval beliefs, vision and mission and be aligned with the Ark six pillars underpinning it
- Display courtesy and tact and present a positive image in a busy reception environment
- Be reflective about the Academy and committed to securing its continued development
- Value and support practices driving continual progress across the network of Ark Schools
View the full job description and person specification.
Receptionist/Administrator JD_PS.pdf
About our school:
Ark Oval Primary Academy is a school that represents our local community which due to its cultural diversity brings a wealth of opportunity to develop and meet our children’s academic and non- academic needs, whilst also developing ourselves as individuals. Through our motto
Striving for Excellence, we aim to ensure that children, parents and staff all maximise their full potential. Every day we are committed to embracing our core values and we encourage
everyone to be the best that they can possibly be and we all help each other every step of the way.
Find out more about us
here
.
We offer:
- Twice as many training days as standard
- Access to the high-quality, regular professional development
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
- Admissions priority for children of school’s staff
How to apply:
Please visit our website www.arkovalprimary.org/vacancies and complete an application form. If you have any questions about the role or the process, please contact hrovalprimary@arkovalprimary.org.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this
link
.