What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you thrive in a busy, people-focused role and enjoy creating a welcoming first impression?
Penbridge School is looking for a friendly, organised and motivated Receptionist to join our supportive team working across both the Infants and Junior school. This is a key role at the heart of our school, where you will provide a professional reception service and essential administrative support to ensure the smooth running of our day-to-day operations.As the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors and staff, you will play an important part in representing the school's values and ethos. You will have the ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions whilst working to tight deadlines in a methodical manner.
Key responsibilities:
• Acting as the welcoming first point of contact for all visitors, parents, carers and staff
• Managing calls, emails and enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Providing administrative support to the Office Manager and wider school team
• Organising and prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines
• Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and customer focused approach
• High standards of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft 365
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience of working in a similar role, ideally in an educational setting
Apply now to be the welcoming face of our school and help us delivery an outstanding service to our community.
What the school offers its staff
Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School.The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit.The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.
“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted
At Penbridge School, we are a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.
We are one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities.
What our Trust will offer you:
• Competitive Pay Scales
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training:Expand your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk