Receptionist

Purpose

To challenge educational and social disadvantage by achieving the highest possible standards of customer service and preparing all our students to lead successful lives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Admit all visitors and callers to the Academy, establishing the nature of the visit / call and ensuring all visitors are signed in and out as appropriate.
• Comply with Academy procedures by ensuring a secure site is maintained.
• Manage the InVentry visitor management system.
• Alert academy staff to the arrival of visitors and monitor the collection of visitors.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere and good first impression to visitors ensuring the Reception area is kept tidy at all times.
• Liaise with staff regarding the delivery of parcels to and from the academy and liaise with the Site Manager for the prompt distribution of parcels from Reception.
• Operate relevant equipment / IT packages (e.g. Word, Excel, SIMS, ParentPay).
• Ensure paperwork is signed in and out for staff each day.
• Assist with student welfare duties by liaising with staff and parents.
• Operate the emergency evacuation procedure relevant to the front entrance.
• Co-ordinate lost property.
• Sort, distribute and prepare post using the franking machine.
• As a trained First Aider, deal with students who require first aid assistance throughout the day.
• Co-ordinate after school clubs through InVentry.
• Complete general administration and data input tasks.
• Support students throughout the day by fulfilling pastoral responsibilities.
• Participate in the academy coaching process.
• Engage fully in the academy appraisal process to fulfil personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the implementation of the academy’s goals and improvement plan.
• Attend meetings / training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified on the academy calendar.
• Consistently implement all academy policies.
• Contribute to decision-making and consultation procedures.
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Principal.

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed annually.

Why choose Dixons Trinity Chapeltown?

• Ofsted 'Outstanding' in all areas
• Culture of high expectations; supporting teachers so all students can learn
• Focus on feedback and professional growth
• Opportunities across our trust
• Exceptionally visible senior leadership team
• Supportive line management; one team focused on fairness

The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of hard work, trust and fairness and completely committed to our mission: the academy will ensure that all students succeed at university (or a real alternative), thrive in a top job and have a great life.

Dixons Academies Trust

The Dixons Academies Trust is a family of 16 schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester: 3 primaries, 10 secondaries, 2 all-through and one standalone sixth form. We are committed to making a difference where it matters most:

• Values driven
• Over 30 years of challenging educational and social disadvantage
• Ambitious for every child and highly inclusive
• Always in the top 5 nationally for progress at secondary
• Committed to recruiting a diverse workforce
• Exceptional colleagues will support you to be your best
• Low staff turnover

We establish high-performing non-faith academies which maximise attainment, value diversity, develop character and build cultural capital. By the age of 18, we want every student to have the choice of university or a high quality apprenticeship.

Learn more

This position is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30-9.30am and 3.30-5.30pm. Term time only + 10 days.

£10,118 - £10,302 (actual salary).

To find out more or to apply, please visit https://www.joindixonsat.com/.

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £10,118.00-£10,302.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/03/2023