Receptionist/Attendance Officer

All Faiths Children’s Academy is a one form entry school with a well-established provision for deaf children in a primary mainstream setting. We currently have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Receptionist/ Attendance Officer. This is a maternity cover however there is potential for a permanent opportunity.

Working hours for the role are: Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm (4 days a week) then 8.00am – 3.30pm (1 day a week) with 30 minutes for lunch. The selected day will be agreed by the school. 

As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust we are committed to an ethos of excellence and a whole school approach to the teaching and learning of thinking skills.

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Your new role will consist of:

• Providing a friendly, welcoming, first point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and staff.
• Ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions and to work to tight deadlines in a methodical manner observing confidentiality at all times.
• Assisting with preparation for Educational Visits
• Ordering and maintaining stationery for the school
• Typing letters and general admin.
• Helping to update the school’s website
• Using the school's management information system
• General office administration
• First aid to pupils
• Deal with all aspects of attendance and lateness
• Any other duties as required

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What you will need to succeed: 

• Willing and flexible 
• Have excellent interpersonal skills 
• Strong organisational and administrative skills 
• Have excellent English grammar and spelling
• Strong ICT skills 
• A team player 
• Honest reliable and trustworthy with confidential information 
• To promote excellent attendance and punctuality to reduce absence levels. 
• To organise all Nursery admissions to the school in a timely manner. 
• To undertake other administration tasks when required. 

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The Thinking Schools Academy Trust 

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. 

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to: 

• Think about their Thinking 
• Be their Best self 
• Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances 

Click Here To view our Trust video to gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust 

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 What you will get in return from All Faiths Children’s Academy:

• A small and vibrant team who offer a supportive induction program. On-going support through team meetings and professional development days.
• High expectations for all members of the school community.
• Supportive staff within the school and amongst the Trust.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Discounted gym membership at Thinking Fitness.

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What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working in a well-established provision for deaf children, benefiting from a large support network and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site please click here to submit an application via Microsoft Forms

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.