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Ref 192827
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 3.
Salary Annual pro-rata salary - £18,787 to £19,415
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01.09.2024 ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 05/07/2024.
Location
The Hollins, Hollins Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QY (804 on roll)

Tel: 01254 233500
School website: thehollins.com/
Summary
The Hollins, part of the LET Education Trust, is seeking to appoint a highly motived and dedicated School Receptionist to support our school. The receptionist is the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and children. As the ’face’ of the school the receptionist should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multi-task, work flexibly and have a ’can do’ approach to work, as no two days are the same. Please view the job pack for full details.

The closing date is 12noon on 05/07/2024

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Essential Qualifications
  • Minimum of Maths and English (grade 4 (c) or equivalent)

  • Desirable Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or other qualification that will support the job description

  • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment.
  • Experience of dealing effectively with the general public.
  • Experience of working successfully and co-operating as a member of a team.
  • Experience of understanding a range of administrative tasks.

  • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working in a school office environment.
  • Experience of using a school MIS system.

  • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Should you wish to speak to the Headteacher on an informal basis, please contact Mrs Young, PA to the Headteacher (youngc@thehollins.com).
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached or for a copy of the application form, please contact Mrs Young, PA to the Headteacher (youngc@thehollins.com). Your completed application form and covering letter should be returned no later than the specified closing date to Mrs Young, PA to the Headteacher (youngc@thehollins.com).
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.