Receptionist (part time)
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Job details Job reference
REQ00002163
Date posted19/05/2023
Application closing date16/06/2023
LocationHull (Mersey Primary Academy)
SalaryGrade B Point 3 (£20,812 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £9,469.78
Annual weeks38
Contractual hours20
BasisPart time
Job category/typeAdministration
Receptionist (part time) Job description Mersey Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Receptionist to join our academy in September 2023 on a part time permanent basis.As the Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact with the academy/school for all parents/carers and visitors, both by telephone and in person, and need to ensure information flows are accurate and effective. You will deal with incoming and outgoing post as well as assisting with other general office duties as required. Here at Mersey Primary Academy we are on a journey of rapid improvement and were graded as a good school by Ofsted in June 2019.
With 200 pupils aged between 3 and 11 housed in our academy, Mersey Primary Academy is a busy and vibrant place. We serve the east of Hull, around the Holderness Road area. We are a small academy, and we pride ourselves on knowing our students well and doing our best to ensure everyone fulfils their potential.
Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and have all contributed to the academy’s success story. At Mersey Primary Academy, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position then we would very much like to hear from you.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
- Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Minimum entitlement of 34 days holiday (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays
- Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc
- Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Training and development opportunities
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist (part time) roles across Delta Academies Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,812 - £20,812 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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