Oasis Academy Woodview is driven by a powerful ethos which aspires to treat everyone inclusively and recognises the importance of a holistic approach to education. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-performing admin team who put our children and community at the forefront of everything we do.
Working week
Term time only
Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm
Friday 8am – 3.30pm
Total 37 hours total
Wage
£7.55 per hour
Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.
Qualification
Business Administration level 3
Duration 18 months
Training provider: LMP Education
Duties and responsibilities
* To be the first point of contact for visitors to the Academy providing a welcoming, efficient reception service
* To be able to work in a fast-paced reception area multi-tasking between reception duties, card payments, parental, staff & community queries & requirements.
* Be the initial point of contact for all enquiries by telephone and in person, advising staff, parents, pupils, and visitors on appropriate source of information.
* To be able to deal with challenging situations appropriately whilst maintaining a calm persona.
* Ensure all visitors paperwork is checked and the appropriate badges are issued in accordance with OCL policy.
* Ensure that visitors are met by the appropriate member of staff or escorted within the Academy.
* Maintaining resource stock.
* Assist in maintaining the Academy calendar.
* Maintain a tidy and orderly reception area.
* Use of the Academy MIS – Bromcom e.g., MCAS, dinner registers, communication, payment allocations & monitoring of outstanding balances.
* Word processing and data input as directed.
* Assist with duplicating, collating and distribution of information to parents/carers, staff, and others.
* To always ensure confidentiality when dealing with issues regarding anything that relates to staff, students, parents, or the Academy.
* Undertake general clerical duties when directed including photocopying, printing, laminating, and filing.
* Sorting incoming mail
* Provide refreshments to visitors when required.
* Make telephone calls to parents and carers as required.
* Any other reasonable duties as directed by Operations Manager or Senior Admin Team members.
Skills and attributes
You must:
* Be keen to expand your knowledge, skills and understanding to grow and develop.
* Be a team player with good communication and inter-personal skills, but to be able to work independently when required.
* Be a positive role model for others and have high expectations of yourself.
* Support and promote the powerful Oasis ethos which aspires to treat everyone inclusively.
* Be flexible, open to change and have a good sense of humour
We will:
* Provide you with expertise & knowledge to progress in this exciting & challenging area of Academy life.
* Provide the possibility of long-term employment on completion of apprenticeship.
Desired skills
* Ability to work effectively with a range of people – students, parents/carers, staff, outside agencies.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
* Good ICT Skills, and a good standard of English & Maths.
Education and Qualifications
Maths and English at GCSE at A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent
About the employer
Oasis Academy Woodview is driven by a powerful ethos which aspires to treat everyone inclusively and recognises the importance of a holistic approach to education. As well as continuing to build a strong school and deliver a first-class education, it is also our desire to build an interconnected community, recognising that education needs to not exist in isolation from the needs of the whole person.
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