Job Ref No. ECC7065-248S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Pay Scale 3, points 5-6 (£20,729.65 to £21,058.28)
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 27/03/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 03/04/2025
Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 3, points 5-6 (£20,729.65 to £21,058.28 actual)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term time only, 38 working weeks per year.
Contract Term: Permanent
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Hope Learning Community as Market Field School is currently seeking a hard-working, enthusiastic and dynamic Receptionist to join their well-established and supportive administration team.
The ideal candidate will have some experience working in an administrative role within a school setting. As a Receptionist, you will provide an efficient and effective service supporting the administrative team, school staff, pupils, parents, and visitors.
The working hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks per year). You will work from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.00pm on a Friday with a 30-minute unpaid break for lunch each day.
If you feel that this role could be for you, we would love to hear from you!
About You
You will act as an ambassador for both the school and Hope Learning Community, the Trust which we are part of. You will promote a professional and welcoming image whilst championing our school values: Respect, Excellence, and Friendship. You must be patient, enthusiastic, and hard-working with a willingness to learn.
A Bit About Us
Market Field School and College has been enhancing the lives of students (and their families) with wide-ranging strengths and needs for over 40 years. We moved into a purpose-built, specialist environment in 2015 and are fortunate to benefit from a suite of facilities to enrich the quality of provision for our students. With over 500 students and rising, we are one of the biggest special schools in Essex, and each day is very different from the day before!
Why Work Within Hope Learning Community?
* Opportunities to flourish through CPD training
* Free school lunches
* Free health and wellbeing services including GP appointments, counselling, and much more
* A wonderfully welcoming school community
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and joining our administrative team, please do not hesitate to contact us for further information or to submit your application as per below!
To Apply
Please complete and submit an application form via this website or email for the attention of the HR Department at hrenquiries@marketfield.essex.sch.uk.
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted, and any CVs and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded.
Full details of the job role and expectations are included in the job description and person specification attached.
Please contact Market Field School on 01206 825195 or email hrenquiries@marketfield.essex.sch.uk for more information.
Please note that all staff are subject to successful completion of a probationary period.
Hope Learning Community is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks, and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place that promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
Hope Learning Community is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace that celebrates diversity.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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Ruth Whitehead
Market Field School
School Road, Elmstead Market
Essex, CO7 7ET Telephone: 01206 825195
Email: hrenquiries@marketfield.essex.sch.uk
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