Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
asap
Apply by:
3 February 2025
Job overview
School Receptionist / Administrator (Afternoons)
part-time - 27.5 hours per week
(term time only)
£13,566 per annum (actual salary)
We are looking for someone to join us as a School Receptionist / Administrator (afternoons) working 12.30pm - 6.00pm Monday - Friday.
The School Receptionist / Administrator is the initial point of contact for incoming phone calls, visitors, students, staff and general email enquiries. The successful candidate will be well-presented with a professional, friendly approach and will be an essential member of the Administrative team, contributing towards the smooth running of the School.
The successful candidate will work towards fulfilling the School’s commitment to a high quality of service and will promote and embody the School’s ethos; The Elmhurst Way.
Term time only contract (27.5 hours per week, term time plus INSET days)
Hours: Monday - Friday 12:30pm – 6.00pm
Additional Information
For the job description and application pack, please click on “Apply on school website” below which will direct you to the Elmhurst Ballet School website.
General enquiries and requests to visit the school should be emailed to:
jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk
CV’s cannot be accepted and we kindly request no contact from employment agencies
Closing Date
Monday 3rd February 2025
Interview Date
Tuesday 11th February 2025
Why work for us?
Elmhurst is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its care and expect all staff to share this commitment. It is essential that staff establish a good rapport with young people and are able to work effectively as part of a team. We also encourage candidates to consider whether they have any skills or hobbies which could be used to benefit staff and students alike reaching beyond their day to day duties.
We offer:
* a strong focus on staff care and wellbeing
* access to 24/7 virtual GP consultation
* Employee Assistance Programme 24-hour counselling helpline and health and medical information service
* free on-site car parking
* lunch in our bistro during working hours (term time)
* encouragement to develop your professional career in a committed and supportive environment
* the opportunity to work with a coach or mentor
* access to our on-site gym (outside of timetabled student classes)
* opportunities to see dance and theatre productions free of charge whilst chaperoning students
* enthusiastic and ambitious pupils who are keen to learn
* a highly effective, hardworking and supportive staff team
Please note we will communicate any interview arrangements with you via email, so please check your email (including Spam/Junk).
Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Elmhurst Ballet School we recruit for attitude so we expect all applicants to follow the school’s ethos of humility and compassion in all that they do.
About Elmhurst Ballet School
Elmhurst Ballet School
249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B5 7UH
United Kingdom
+44 121 472 6655
Elmhurst Ballet School is an independent secondary school with a sixth form. It is situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham and is a specialist dance school. It is an associate school of Birmingham Royal Ballet. It opened in the 1920s in Surrey and moved to its current location in 2004. The school teaches girls and boys aged between 11 and 19. It has a dance studio which has over 250 seats for an audience. There is also a centre on the site for physiotherapy. The school has approximately 200 students (both boarders and day students).
Principal
Jessica Ward
Values and Vision
Even though Elmhurst Ballet School wants students to learn through a balanced and enriching curriculum, its main focus is teaching them how to dance. Teachers care and support for the students throughout their school life. Pupils will develop morally, culturally and personally while at the school.
Ofsted report
“Children are helped to be healthy and are clear that they feel safe and their welfare is promoted at the school. All have adults they trust and respect and get good support from house parents, nursing staff, academic and vocational tutors. Boarders enjoy being at the school and are happy, confident and articulate. The school has and follows an appropriate policy on countering major risks to health, including substance abuse. Boarders learn good health in personal, health and social education and house parents help them to stay healthy by monitoring and keeping in touch with parents and health staff.”
View Elmhurst Ballet School’s latest Ofsted report
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