Receptionist and Administrator - The Westwood Academy

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

We are looking to appoint a School Receptionist and general Administrator. This is an extremely vital role as you will be the first point of contact for visitors, you will therefore need to be welcoming, friendly, professional and efficient. You will work in a small team in our main reception office but will liaise with staff and pupils across the whole school. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to build a career in the education sector. We are looking for someone with skills gained in an educational environment or similar customer focussed organisation. You will work alongside a strong team of both support and teaching staff. We provide an exceptional environment in which staff and pupils thrive

The Westwood Academy is part of the Kenilworth Multi-Academy Trust a forward thinking and ambitious trust. We offer a motivating learning environment with an excellent shared CPD programme. We are proud of our academic record and of our pastoral care, which maintains a feeling of community in a small, but growing school.

The school works tirelessly to ensure that every pupil’s potential is successfully achieved, through excellent teaching, the establishment of positive learning relationships, effective assessment and constructive feedback. Out teaching and support staff work together for the mutual benefit of our pupils

Role Requirements:

To provide an efficient, effective and welcoming reception service for the school.
To provide support to the main administrative function of the school
Excellent communication and teamworking skills
Dedicated, creative and hardworking individual
A real willingness to learn new skills
Employees benefit from an extensive CPD and wellbeing programme.
Employees benefit from an extensive and bespoke CPD programme and enrolment in our Benenden Health Scheme is available for all employees from the commencement of employment

30 hours per week, term time plus one week (Teacher Training Days x 5). Monday to Thursday only 8:00 – 16:00

Salary: Grade 3; £19,264 – £20,444 per annum PRO RATA; Actual Salary Approx. £13,300 - £14,114 per annum depending on start point)

Permanent - Required May/June 2022

Further details and application forms are available via the school website at:

https://www.thewestwoodacademy.co.uk/760/recruitment/

Please send completed application forms to admin@thewestwoodacademy.co.uk

If you require any further information please contact

Mrs J Westwell: PA to Head of School

Telephone number: 024 7642 6901

E-mail: admin@thewestwoodacademy.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 29 April 2022: 10:00am

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Coventry City Council