Overview
Stanton Cross is a new school in the heart of the Stanton Cross development in Wellingborough. We deliver an enriched, relevant and engaging curriculum which enables children to become knowledgeable, adaptable and confident to reach their own academic potential. Eventually, we will educate 420 children in our state-of-the-art building but, as we grow, we are opening to one-year group at a time. We currently have classes in Reception to Year 3. We are a very diverse school with a third of our children speaking more than one language which makes our school a vibrant place to be.
The school is looking to appoint a personable, reliable, knowledgeable Admin Assistant/Receptionist to join our dedicated team. The role will add capacity to the team in the school office during the afternoons.
Contract and location
This is a permanent position of 39 weeks, 8.30-12.30pm, Monday to Friday. FTE point 6.
About NPAT and our commitment
Stanton Cross is part of Northampton Primary Academy Trust (NPAT). NPAT aims to ‘Achieve Extraordinary Things’ through providing educational excellence; creating opportunities and enriching lives. This applies to our fabulous staff as well as our children.
NPAT schools prioritise staff well-being and commit to the NPAT Employee Pledge, informed by recommendations within the DfE Workload Review, which means that we are committed to:
* A fair and reasonable workload.
* High quality training and professional development opportunities including secondments, leadership support and mentoring.
* A Pay and Reward package at least equal to the national agreement for teachers, and the Local Authority pay scale for support staff.
* Regular network opportunities with teachers in similar roles across other NPAT schools.
* Higher priority placement in the school that you work at for the admission of staff children.
In addition, we offer innovative schools which are committed to the development of sport and the arts through our links to the Royal Shakespeare Company, The National Gallery, Microsoft and the Northampton School Sports Association.
Person specification / responsibilities
The ideal candidate will embody the NPAT values and will:
* Be passionate about supporting children to achieve their best in everything that they do.
* Understand the needs of our community that we serve.
* Be committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Establish positive and supportive relationships with children and adults.
* Be patient, calm and resilient with a positive attitude.
How to apply and contact
If interested in the position, please contact the Head Teacher, Melissa Albert, on melissa.albert@stantoncrossprimary.co.uk or 01933 594049 to discuss. Visits to the school are welcome before applying for the post.
To apply for this position, please complete the attached Trust Application Form and submit, together with a letter of application of no more than one side of A4, supporting your application.
Please return applications by email to Melissa.albert@Stantoncrossprimary.co.uk or by post to Stanton Cross Primary School, 4 Waverley Drive, Wellingborough, NN8 1GN
Closing date: Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews will be held: WB- Monday 29th September 2025
Start date: 3rd November, subject to relevant checks
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and references will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will be expected to have two satisfactory references and undertake a medical questionnaire.
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