Receptionist
| Posting date: | 03 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,408 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2025 |
| Location: | Hounslow, London, TW3 1AX |
| Company: | Lift Schools |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KGA145505_1738600090 |
Summary
Salary: NJC 6 £28,929 (actual), £25,408 pro rata + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours, 40 weeks
Contract: Full Time, permanent
Start date: April 2025
Become the Face of Kingsley Academy!
Are you ready to be the first smile that greets everyone at Kingsley Academy?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings something new? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Kingsley Academy isn't just a school; it's a vibrant hub of learning and growth, and we need a dynamic individual to be the welcoming heart of our community. As the Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students, and staff, setting the tone for a positive and productive day. This is more than just a job; it's your chance to make a real impact on the lives of students, and contribute to the Lift Schools' mission of providing an excellent education.
You're someone who'll be able to:
- Greet visitors, parents, students, and staff with professionalism and direct them appropriately
- Manage the visitor sign-in and sign-out process, maintaining accurate records
- Ensure students who are late or leaving early are signed in and out correctly
- Answer incoming calls, respond to enquiries, and transfer calls
- Manage the school's main email account, responding or forwarding messages promptly
Looking to make a difference every day?
Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
You're someone who has:
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4) or equivalent
- Experience working within the Education Sector
- Relevant experience in a reception role
- Ability to use Google software, including Gmail
- First Aid trained or willingness to learn and pursue training and qualifications
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
About Kingsley Academy
Kingsley Academy, a 'Good' 11-18 Secondary School that has made significant progress. Kingsley Academy has grown significantly in numbers over the last three years and we are now full in every year group with a waiting list across all years demonstrating the successes the school has seen and the positive culture the school promotes. Kingsley Academy is inclusive, supportive and truly serves the local community, offering to give every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.
The role is due to commence April 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 3 March 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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