Job Description
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White Hall Academy are looking to appoint a new member to our very busy school office team.
The role requires someone to be highly enthusiastic and flexible, who enjoys working as part of a team.
As the initial point of contact in person and on the telephone, for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, you will need to have excellent communication skills, use discretion and initiactive to be able to prioritise tasks. You will need to have good computer skills, including:
Word, Excel, internet and email. Knowledge of SIMS software would be an advantage, however, training will be provided.
Working hours are: 35 hours per week - 8.30 to 16.30 - Monday to Friday. This is during term time plus one week during the school holidays.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our children and this is a schoolwide committement. This post will be subject to an enhance DBS Disclosure, suitale references and a pre-employment medical check.
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Information about the School
White Hall Academy is a large primary school at the heart of the local community. It is part of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust, which has partnership at the heart of its ethos. We are rated 'Good' by Ofsted and are now working towards 'Outstanding'. To help us achieve this we need exceptional staff.
The Learning Pathways Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer. All appointments are made subject to rigorous pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:
· to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children.
· to verify employment history.
Only information related for the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.
The school reserves the right to close the vacancy early.