Student services receptionist

Our wonderful School in Crawley is looking for a caring, friendly and organised Student Services Receptionist to cover a period of maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly improving all through school. You will be responsible for providing first aid and support to students from Reception to Year 11, as well as working on the Reception desk.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working in a school setting (however this is not essential). A valid Paediatric/ 3 Day First at Work first aid qualification would be desirable, and a sound awareness of health and safety (in relation to medicines/first aid) would be beneficial.

Working hours:

The working hours are 37 hours per week, term time only (Monday to Friday 08:15-16:15). Should an applicant wish to work reduced weekly hours, a slightly earlier finish may be considered.

The role:

The Student Services Receptionist is responsible for supporting students in relation to first aid and monitoring and administering the procedures in relation to first aid and medical needs across the school.
They will also act as the initial point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and other stakeholders, providing a safe and efficient welcome to the school, ensuring that all safeguarding administration is completed.

We are looking for individuals who have:

Experience of working in an admin/receptionist role
Experience of working with children or young people
Demonstrate flexibility and are skilled at multi-tasking
Demonstrate sensitivity, tact and confidentiality particularly when dealing with more sensitive issues
Able to work calmly in pressured situations
Have a caring and helpful nature

Staff Benefits:

Fringe allowance
Potential for career progression
An experienced, friendly and supportive team
Extensive CPD opportunities for all staff including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
Coaching culture established for staff
Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Scheme
Staff / Long Service Awards
Termly hospitality

You will be joining a supportive team who place our values of Character, Culture and Currency at the centre of all that we do, with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations.

Colleagues are welcoming and highly supportive and they provide an extensive CPD programme offering development opportunities at all career stages.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

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Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

– Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

– Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you.

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.