Part Time Receptionist/ Administrator

Ark; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Administrator to join its supportive team. The role involves managing administrative tasks to enhance the learning environment. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, be great multi-taskers, and align with the school's ethos of high expectations. The position offers a part-time schedule, Monday to Friday, 08:00am to 11:00am.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale

Twice as many training days as standard

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark rewards

Interest-free loans up to £5,000

Gym discounts up to 40%

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced Administrator with effective administrative and clerical support experience, ideally in a school environment.
• Able to multi-task effectively and handle various responsibilities.
• Enthusiastic and adaptable with a commitment to Ark’s ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and the school in establishing a nurturing learning environment.
• Join a team to provide effective administrative support.

Skills

Administrative experience

Multi-tasking

Enthusiasm

Flexible approach

Commitment to high expectations

Job description

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join a dedicated team of staff at Ark Dickens Primary Academy.

Ark Dickens Primary Academy in Portsmouth is a two‑form entry primary academy, which became part of the Ark network in September 2014.

We are looking to recruit into our amazing admin team. You will join a committed team of ambitious staff who will support pupils and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make good academic progress.

Days and hours worked will be Monday to Friday 08:00am to 11:00am.

Ideal candidates will:

• Be an experienced Administrator with experience of running effective administrative and clerical support, ideally within a school environment
• Be a great multi‑tasker!
• Be enthusiastic and have a flexible approach to work
• Be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses
• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.

By joining Ark Dickens Primary Academy and the wider Ark team, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues, and to develop your career through our professional development programme. You will be encouraged to become a reflective and open practitioner.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Ann Dyson, Operations Manager, [e-mail].

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

Ark Dickens is a lovely school in the heart of Portsmouth. We are a two‑form entry primary academy, which became part of the Ark network in September 2014. We are a school with high aspirations and expectations to ‘Be Our Best’ in all that we do. This reflects our ethos of ensuring every child is provided with every opportunity to reach their potential.

At our school, staff wellbeing and support is of paramount importance to us. Staff are given countless opportunities as well as tailored training geared towards individual professional development. We offer a collaborative setting ensuring that staff receive responsive feedback and colleagues are encouraged to learn from one another. Hard work will never go unappreciated at Ark Dickens, where there is a spirit