What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Receptionist/Administrator to join our staff team. As our receptionist, you will play a crucial role in acting as the first point of contact and delivering a warm welcome to all visitors. You will be contributing to maintaining a productive and organised workplace.
We are looking to for someone who is:
• Enthusiastic
• Reliable
• A good communicator
• Takes pride in their work
• Self-motivated
• A problem-solver
We can help you be successful in your role by providing:
• A thorough induction programme
• Ongoing personalised training and development
• A passionate and supportive team
• A friendly working environment where wellbeing for all is a top priority
What the school offers its staff
Fairfields School meets the needs of pupils who have severe or profound learning difficulties, with additional difficulties that may include physical difficulties, speech and language delay, sensory impairment, and underdeveloped social skills. Pupils may also have a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder. All pupils at Fairfields try their best to achieve throughout the school day, every day! The children are happy and have a real love for learning. Work with us and you will be part of an ambitious team who want to make a real difference.
We are driven to ensure all of our pupils have a personalised education that inspires and prepares them for the next steps in their journey. With 124 students on role, we are able to build strong relationships and therefore create a sense of community which is a real strength of our school.
Fairfields is a well-established school with a great staff team who have worked energetically to design and implement a bespoke curriculum and assessment framework. All staff believe that children learn best when teaching is purposeful, meaningful, and memorable. Staff work hard to provide an engaging environment with irresistible invitations to learn.
Why choose us?
Fairfields is a well-regarded school, with fantastic pupil outcomes.
You will be part of a supportive, passionate, and competent team who keep children at the heart, all working towards creating an environment where pupils can thrive.
Your professional development and career aspirations will be supported as Fairfields inspires everyone to shine.
Commitment to safeguarding
Fairfields school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS check & health clearance. Please see our Equality Policy and Child Protection Policy on our website. Appendix C of the Child Protection Policy includes the Recruitment and Selection Policy.