Receptionist

We require a Receptionist to join Newbridge Junior School and Penhale Infant School. We are looking for someone who has the drive, passion and skills to work between our infant and junior schools. At our schools, we are very proud to have a diverse school community in which many languages, cultures and religions learn together. Both Penhale and Newbridge are very caring and forward thinking, we invest in our staff and use coaching and mentoring to develop skills and expertise.  

We pride ourselves on providing a safe, stimulating, challenging and caring environment where children can develop intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially to be prepared for their future lives. 

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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 school trips
• Ordering and maintaining stationary and art supplies across both schools
• Typing letters
• Ordering lunches
• Helping to update the school’s websites
• Using the school's management information system
• General office administration
• First aid to pupils
• Any other duties as 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 our Trust will offer you:

• The opportunity to work with and support happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos. 
• Vast support network from senior leaders within the school and our trust
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas

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What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our happy and friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today. 

Visits to our school are very welcome and strongly encouraged. Please contact Sarah Arthur on s.arthur@tsatrust.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.  

If you experience any difficulties applying though the portal, please feel free to complete an application using this link to make a Support Staff Application

We also encourage any early applications and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. 

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.