Receptionist

Open Academy
Salhouse Road
Norwich
NR7 9DL

Tel: 01603 481640
Email:  [email protected] 
Website:  www.open-academy.org.uk 

• Salary – Scale D point 5, £15,903 actual pa
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 30 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time only
• Required as soon as possible

Our aim is to provide a transformative education for the children of our community, by treating every child as the blessing that they are.

We are seeking to appoint an organised, diplomatic and flexible person to be the first point of contact at the Open Academy.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, parents and visitors
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Experience of working in a busy office environment/reception area
• Ability to build and form good relationships with students and colleagues
• Ability to use ICT software packages, and have excellent keyboard skills
• Knowledge of SIMS would be desirable but is not essential

For further information and an application form, please visit our website at www.open-academy.org.uk

Culture and ethos:

• Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
• Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
• Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
• Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
• Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
• Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time.  Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.

Safeguarding
The safety and well-being of children is central to our ethos, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide references and undertake the Independent Safeguarding Authority checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and child protection practices of the Trust.

Equalities
The Trust has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its academies and in the employment of people. The post holder will ensure that the Trust meets its statutory obligations in relation to all aspects of equalities legislation. This post involves regular travel around the Diocese and maybe some evening and weekend work. This job description is not an exhaustive document. It reflects the duties and responsibilities applicable at the time of issue. Details and emphasis are subject to amendment and revision in the light of the changing needs of the Trust.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.

References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form.  Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.

How to Apply

A job description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.

Completed application forms should be returned to – [email protected] email address.

Closing date:                  29 January 2024, 9am
Interview date:                  2 February 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.