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PAXMAN ACADEMY

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 3, Points 5-6

Actual Salary from: £20,146 - £20,483

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our established Administration team. The role is ideal for someone with good communication and organisational skills that likes to be kept busy at all times.

• This post is 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil days).
• The working pattern for the post is 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am - 3:30pm Friday.

Some of your key responsibilities will be:

• To be part of a team that provides an efficient and friendly service for internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• To provide a professional receptionist service to the school.
• To provide administrative support to the school.
• To assist in the organisation and administration for school trips.
• To design and create a range of letters, documents and posters.
• To update school data as requested using Arbor, GroupCall and Class Charts.
• To assist with school events.
• To liaise with staff, outside agencies, parents and other schools as appropriate.

We're looking for you if you have:

• A good standard of education (ideally GCSE Level or equivalent);
• The ability to effectively manage your own time and prioritise work in a demanding environment;
• High level communication abilities and excellent IT skills in a range of software applications;
• Key attributes include a friendly, yet professional manner, and the ability to maintain confidentiality;
• The ability to work effectively and positively within a team.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l8d7aenbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDU5Nzg3MHwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDMzMzE4ODh8MA%3d%3d?i=0KIywLU2qBo%3

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

• Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 1st September 2024
• Interviews will be held week beginning 9th September 2024

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Information about the School

Paxman Academy opened in September 2019 and admitted 180 Year 7 students in the first year.

Paxman Academy is committed to providing an ordered, stimulating learning environment in which all students are encouraged to achieve their best. It is determined that all students should be valued through the provision of a broad, relevant, balanced and challenging curriculum that caters for individual needs; this is encouraged within an atmosphere of mutual respect. The Academy recognises its role within the broader community. It is determined to maintain a STEM focus throughout the curriculum and across extended learning opportunities. It identifies learning as a lifelong process and values the contribution made by parents and others to the creation of a partnership. Within this partnership, and through learning opportunities provided, students will develop skills, attitudes and values that prepare them to accept the challenges and responsibilities of adult life.

Paxman Academy embraces the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.