Receptionist - Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: £24,804 to £26,913 dependent upon experience
Hours: 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday–Friday
Contract: Full time
Start Date: As soon as possible
PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ which places inclusion and well-being at its heart. We currently have two schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019 and will comprise Years 7 – 11 from September 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together and are located next to each other.
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls are looking to appoint a reliable and well organised Receptionist to join their Admin team. As the Receptionist, you will be the welcoming face of the school and will provide general and administrative support.
Applicants must be highly organised and work well under pressure and have a good standard of literacy and numeracy. Whilst previous experience is not essential, we are keen to recruit someone who is confident, supportive and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
As a member of PolyMAT staff, we can offer you:
- Opportunities for career progression
- A competitive salary
- Excellent professional development
- All associate staff at Polymat are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme, a contributory pension scheme
- An employee assistance programme
- Season ticket loans
- Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ
- Excellent catering facilities
- Professional development bonus days
- Opportunity to join CSSC Sports & Leisure, for a small monthly fee, benefits include free English Heritage membership, free taste card, family days out plus many other benefits
- Work place employee assistance programme
PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction, which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.
In accordance with KCSIE 2022 legislation all shortlisted candidates are subject to a social media check.
The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Previous applicants need not apply.
LINK TO APPLY: Job profile (webitrent.com)
The closing date for applications is Sunday 19 March 2023. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ann Cherry; acherry@polymat.co.uk 0208 310 7000
If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or call 020-8921-8977Organisation Schools Reference REC/23/00184 Salary Details £24804 - £26913 Additional Allowances Location Postcode SE28 8RF Job Term and Hours per Week Permanent; 8.00am – 4.00pm, all year round Closing Date 19 March 2023
For more details of this job, please contact acherry@polymat.co.uk
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