School Receptionist - Bearbrook Combined School
Location: Aylesbury
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 8.15am - 3.45pm (35hrs a week) + 2 Inset Days
Interviews to be held: TBC - Please note applications will be considered on arrival, and candidates may be contacted for interview before the closing date.
About us
We work hard to ensure that Bearbrook Pre-school and school is a vibrant, exciting learning community, where children enjoy their education and make good progress in a stimulating environment. We are committed to developing the whole child through their creativity and diversity. Our aim is for children to grow into confident, happy, independent, lifelong learners who can function as successful members of the community. In order to achieve this, we have high expectations with regard to attitudes to learning and behaviour.
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational School Receptionist to join the Bearbrook office team, who can greet all pupils, staff and visitors with a smile.
We are looking for team players who understand the importance of building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
The Great Learners Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Governors treat visitors, volunteers, contractors, and former staff members.
For further information please see attached Job description.
About you
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PERSON WHO:
• Thrives professionally as part of a strong team.
• Has a great sense of humour
• Is incredibly flexible, and ambitious for the school
• Can motivate and support staff and our community by example and with good humour
• Is committed to team work and maintaining high standards
• Are confident and competent in using MIS systems – we use Arbor.
• Has energy, enthusiasm and a growth mindset.
• Is self-motivated, proactive, and well-organised.
• Sustains our nurturing environment, where staff and children’s well-being and mental health is a priority.
• Is committed to sharing and championing our school vision and values.
For further information please see attached Person specification.
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Bearbrook Combined School and The Great Learners Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
* All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
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