William Perkin Church of England High School, Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 8PR is seeking to appoint a
Reception Administrator – to start May 2021
Salary: Grade 5, points 12 – 15 (£25,278 pa – £26,661 pa)
Hours: 35 hours per week , Monday to Friday core hours are from 10.00am – 5.30pm** with a half-hour lunch break, and an additional 1 hour is to be worked each day from 9.00 – 10.00am. These additional hours will be accrued and taken as time in lieu during school holidays or other closures when the office is less busy.
Contract Type: Permanent
Required: May 2021
William Perkin Church of England High School (Ofsted ‘Outstanding’) is one of four Twyford Trust schools, a successful multi-academy Trust based in the Borough of Ealing.
William Perkin CE High School
William Perkin Church of England High School opened as a Free School in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has seven year groups (7 – 13) totalling almost 1,400 students. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016), and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.
The Twyford Trust
The Twyford Trust comprises four schools in the London Borough of Ealing. The Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community. The Twyford Trust aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive school setting, and embraces the Twyford School motto ‘Life in all its fullness’, encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well. Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the Trust is the overarching organisation which provides support for all Trust schools. The Trust has a highly evolved common curriculum which has been devised by staff within the four schools. The Trust is also the hub of a Teaching School Alliance and prides itself on the standards of peer-led CPD within a dynamic culture of self-improvement.
We are looking for a Reception Administrator to run our busy reception and to assist in supporting other day-to-day activities (including student services, reprographics and welfare) and school events. The new post-holder will be joining a team of experienced administrative support staff.
The role is varied and busy, and the ability to work professionally under pressure to meet deadlines and operate flexibly within the changing needs of the school is essential. School experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided however the new post-holder will be able to demonstrate successful work experience in a fast-paced office environment. Excellent communication skills are essential as is enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to play an active role in the life of the school. The new post-holder will be an experienced MS Office user – including Excel.
The successful candidate will have:
- Educated to A Level, and GCSE passes in English and Maths (essential)
- Experience/knowledge of administration in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent ICT skills
- Customer service experience
- A professional attitude and excellent attendance
- Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
- Energy and enthusiasm
- A commitment to the ethos of the school
We offer:
- Excellent working relationships at all levels
- On-the-job learning and development opportunities
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
For more information about the school please visit the Twyford Trust and William Perkin websites. For more information about the role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at: http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies
How to apply
Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website to download a Job Description and application form: http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies
Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time above. They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk Please do not submit applications by fax.
Closing date: application forms to be submitted to the school by 12 noon Wednesday 24th March 2021
Interview date: Tuesday 30th March 2021
The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.