Elms Bank (part of the Oak Learning Partnership)
Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8PJ
“An outstanding school”
(Ofsted October 2014)
Grade 5 (£16,909 - £17,248 per annum actual salary)
*Part time or job share applicants may be considered
Required as soon as possible
Ofsted October 2014
“The school has highly effective systems for managing students’ behaviour. The systematic approach, consistent use of the behaviour policy and skilled behaviour management result in students with more challenging behaviour making exceptional progress in gaining self-control and re-engaging with learning within a very short space of time.”
The Trustees are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Receptionist / Administrator to work at Elms Bank. The successful candidate will act as the public face of the organisation delivering excellent customer service on reception and hospitality duties along with taking the responsibility for front line safeguarding; ensuring that access to the school is controlled. The ability to deliver a high standard of customer service is essential.
We are looking for a colleague who will demonstrate a high level of commitment within the admin team and provide an efficient, responsive and high-quality administrative service to the school.
The post is 37 hours per week term time plus 10 additional days to be worked during school closure, in accordance with service requirements. The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm.
Applicants must have GCSE Maths and English grades C or above (or equivalent) and proven experience of working on a reception along with the capability of using the Microsoft Office package. Working within a team is imperative to this role and in return the successful candidate will be a valued member of an excellent team with the opportunity to progress within the role where necessary.
Please ensure that you meet the person specification before applying as applicants must have the relevant qualifications and experience and be willing to undertake training relevant to the post.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For further information click on the links below:
Application Pack
Application Form Guidance
Application Form
Applications should be sent to recruitment@elmsbank.co.uk for the attention of Mrs O Langley-Sadler, Headteacher by 9:00am, Friday 24th September 2021.