Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
24.75 hours per week
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 7:45am – 4:30pm
Term Time plus 2 weeks
Grade 4 SCP 5 - 8
Full Time Equivalent £21,575 - £22,777
Actual Salary £12,472 - £13,167
START DATE – Immediate Start / As soon as possible
An opportunity has arisen for a receptionist/administrative officer to join the Admin team at Dean Trust Wigan.
Dean Trust Wigan is part of The Dean Trust, which has a number of very high performing schools and a proven track record of sustained improvement. The Dean Trust’s core values include traditional academic education, excellent discipline and respect, resulting in improved attainment and progress. “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” has been embraced by all of the schools in The Dean Trust.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a vision to inspire students in a 21st century learning environment. This post offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate who wants to help pupils develop into confident, successful and responsible adults who play an active part in society, regardless of their background or prior achievements.
The Governing Body is now seeking to appoint a receptionist / administrative assistant.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a vision to inspire students in a 21st century learning environment.
All applications must be made using The Dean Trust’s online application form. Applications will be shortlisted for interview and the HR Department will contact those applicants who are selected.
We are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS vetting procedures are required for all posts.
Closing Date: 12pm noon on Thursday 18th May 2023
Interviews to be held: Week Commencing 22nd May 2023
Dean Trust Wigan
Greenhey
Orrell
Wigan
WN5 0DQ
website: www.deantrustwigan.co.uk
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist / Administrative Assistant roles across The Dean 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 General.
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 £12,472 - £13,167 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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