Receptionist – Business Support - Westborough High School
Organisation: Schools
Directorate: Secondary Schools
Service Area: Westborough High School
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only Plus 3 Days
Number of Jobs: 1
Location(s): Stockhill Street, Dewsbury WF13 2JE
Position type: Permanent
Grade: Grade 5
Westborough High School is an 11-16 comprehensive school with a passionate commitment to making a difference to children’s lives and ensuring that all pupils have the highest possible learning experience.
As a valued member of our team we can offer:
* Clear and shared values and expectations
* A stimulating work environment
* A commitment to tailored professional development
* An experienced, highly committed and supportive leadership team
We are now looking to appoint a highly organised, proactive receptionist, able to multi-task effectively and someone skilled at managing a busy front desk with professionalism and care.
You will be joining the school’s business support/admin team and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, you will ensure that every interaction reflects our school’s commitment to excellence, and provide a welcoming, safe and secure environment while assisting with general admin support to a wide range of staff.
In this key role, you will need to use your multi-tasking and prioritisation skills to carry out a demanding workload whilst ensuring the reception area is well presented and welcoming at all times.
Essential qualities for all applicants include:
* A professional yet welcoming and friendly persona
* Exceptional communication skills, being able to communicate effectively with children/young people, parents, visitors, and school staff
* Able to deliver a high standard of customer service
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Excellent IT skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Willingness to undertake duties and first aid training
If you have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-resourced team, committed to ensuring that pupils not only achieve their potential but exceed it, then we would like to hear from you.
Visits: You are warmly welcomed to visit our school to meet other staff and to see for yourself what a great place Westborough is to work.
How to apply:
Completed applications should be returned to Fiona Sharp, PA to the Headteacher at the school or via email fsharp@w-h-s.org.uk (CVs will not be accepted.)
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Westborough High School reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We look forward to welcoming your application and if you require any further information about the role, please contact the school on telephone: 01924 469549 or you can visit the school website at www.w-h-s.org.uk
Westborough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people and expects all workers, volunteers and employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references and satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records with Children’s Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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