Receptionist/Admin Assistant (Fixed Term: Maternity Cover)
Oasis Academy Lords Hill (Academy), Southampton
Academy-based
Basis: Part-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Applications Close: 12:00 on Friday, November 29, 2024
Interviews: TBC
Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill delivers “Excellence by all, for all”. We are looking to recruit a receptionist/admin assistant to join our team; experience of working within a school environment or a very busy office is essential. This role will be on a fixed term basis for up to one year to cover maternity leave. The hours being offered are 26.5 hours per week, to be worked over 4 or 5 days. The Academy office/reception is open from 8am to 4pm each day. The finishing time of 4pm can be negotiated but candidates must be able to start at 8am and this is non-negotiable due to business need.
Job/Person Summary
We are looking for a dynamic, friendly and enthusiastic person to provide a first-class exceptional service. You will be based at the Academy Reception, and as such need to be extremely professional and efficient; representing our culture and ethos.
Key Skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Good understanding of ICT, including the effective use of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs, including Word, Excel
* Good organisational skills
* Working on own initiative and prioritising workloads
* Ability to build good relationships with students, staff and parents
* Calm and professional with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment
* Ability to problem solve and deal with any situation effectively
* Skilled in maintaining personal and professional confidentiality
* Knowledge and understanding of the Education environment
* Approachable, friendly and a sense of humour
* Ability to work closely within the team
Application Procedure
Please note: We cannot accept CV's as a way of applying for this role. Please complete the application form.
For further information or an informal discussion about the role and the Academy, please contact David Talbot, Operations Manager on telephone number 02380 393660 or email david.talbot@oasislordshill.org.
Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
To apply for the position of Receptionist/Admin Assistant (Fixed Term: Maternity Cover) at Oasis Academy Lords Hill, please download and complete (by saving to your computer) the above Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms and either submit the forms Online (by clicking 'Apply Online') or by emailing the academy directly.
Please send your completed application by no later than 12:00 on Friday, November 29, 2024 to
Oasis Academy Lords Hill (Academy), Southampton
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