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SalaryReceptionist/Administrator - full time term time only
DetailsSalary: SCP 4-8 £23,114 - £26,634 FTE, Actual Salary £19,881 - £22,909Closing date: 9.00am Thurs 25 January 2024
Interview: w/c 29 Jan - provisional date Monday 29 Jan or Tuesday 30 Jan-We are looking for an exceptional individual who is passionate about supporting young people to join the founding team at our brand-new start up Academy in south Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the Academy as it grows.
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping develop communities?
Do you want to be at the vanguard of our amazing journey to transform the life chances of thousands of young people in south Bristol?
Are you someone who understands the importance of developing strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and the wider community?
Then please read more about us and this very special and unique role below.
About UsOasis Academy Daventry Road is a brand new 11-16 co-educational academy that opened in south Bristol in September 2023. Having started with Year 7 only, it will grow year on year to reach a capacity of 900 young people.
Oasis Academy Daventry Road will deliver high quality teaching in an environment where every child is valued and supported to succeed. We will work to develop the character and competence of all young people, in pursuit of everyone receiving an exceptional education and reaching their full potential both in learning and in life.
As our receptionist, you will be the face of the Academy and the first point of contact for visitors and parents. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deal with a range of different demands in a courteous, professional, calm and friendly way. You will also take on a range of administrative and clerical tasks supporting the Operations Manager and Head of School.
This position is suitable for colleagues from a range of different backgrounds with the potential to take on more operational responsibilities in time if this interests you.
Who are we looking for?We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team who has:
a genuine commitment to working with young people, and a desire to support them to thrive in learning and life
a high level of personal and professional integrity
a willingness to be both a giver and a receiver of feedback
a highly organised individual who can effectively prioritise tasks and use time efficiently
the flexibility, adaptability, resilience and a willingness to be involved with wider Academy life
a commitment to continual personal learning and development
the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Why join us?A strong and supportive staff team
Access to Trust wide CPD
Staff refreshments provided daily
Staff social events
Free use of the on-site Fitness Centre (Monday – Friday, 06.00 – 18.00)Free flu jabs
NoteThe Academy reserves the right to close the shortlisting process early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are therefore encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529.
Oasis Community LearningOasis Community Learning is part of the wider Oasis charity established in 1985 by Rev. Steve Chalke MBE. Since opening our first academy in 2004 we have grown as a family into 52 academies spread across the country in five separate geographical hubs, making us one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK. We work in some of the most socially disadvantaged areas of the country but believe passionately in the potential of the people who live there. Oasis exists to give advantage to the disadvantaged by building communities and transforming lives. Whilst each Oasis academy has its own unique and individual character, we are united together in the pursuit of this important goal. 88% of our academies are rated good or better by Ofsted which is a testament to the hard work and commitment of every single one of our employees.
