Job Description

Due to the retirement of a long standing member of staff we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Administrator and Receptionist to join us to work front of house, meeting and greeting pupils, staff, parents and all other visitors.

You will play a key role in ensuring that all people are greeted and dealt with politely, professionally and in keeping with the positive ethos of the School. You will also provide a range of clerical and welfare services as required to support teaching and learning.

You need to be a team player with excellent communication, clerical, ICT and organisation skills, with an understanding of data protection and safeguarding issues. Previous experience of working in a reception/school environment would be desirable, as would experience of the SIMS systems and a first aid qualification (or the willingness to undertake one), however full training will be given to the successful candidate.

The position starts from 1st September 2019, however the successful applicant will be required to work approximately 5 days in July to allow for a handover.

The hours of work are 35 hours, Monday to Friday 08:15-16:15. The role is for term time (39 weeks) plus 5 INSET days.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 01376 322 650 to arrange a visit.

Information about the School

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent • Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning • Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively • Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community • Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment • Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice • Personal and professional development for all members of staff • Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe: • That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be • That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute • In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment • In working together and sharing best practice • In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools • In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.