RECEPTIONIST

Location

Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT (1123 on roll)

Tel: 01282 682313
School website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

We are characterised by how we treat our people.

“Pupils enjoy attending this thriving and popular school.  They feel a strong sense of belonging to the school community.  Pupils achieve well and almost all successfully move on to apprenticeships, A levels or other forms of education, employment or training.  Staff have high expectations of behaviour and know pupils very well.”  Ofsted April 2023

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably experienced individual to join a successful and welcoming school.  We are looking to appoint an able, enthusiastic and efficient individual who will be the first point of contact and provide a warm welcome to visitors of the school.  The role will include undertaking reception duties, routine administrative tasks and liaising with students, staff and parents.

You will have excellent communication and IT skills and the ability to adapt to the demands of working in a busy and vibrant school office.

It is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us.  We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve.  SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school.  At SJT we view the professional development of all staff as a priority and you will be joining successful and committed team.

The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of ‘Belong, Believe Achieve’ whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievements.

Hours of work are 37 per week, Term-time + 1 week

Further details and application form are available from the college website or as detailed below.

For an application pack please:

download from the college website:  www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

or telephone 01282 682313

or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date:  9am Tuesday 7th January 2025
Shortlisting:    Wednesday 8th January 2025
Interviews:     Week commencing 13th January 2025

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks. 

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 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Mr Matt Renshaw, Headteacher

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.

 

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.