Student Information Desk Receptionist

Outwood Grange Academy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academy in Wakefield is seeking a Student Information Desk Receptionist to deliver a friendly, efficient reception service for students and staff. You will be the first point of contact for academy life, handling enquiries with a welcoming approach and supporting safeguarding and admin tasks.

The role is 37 hours per week, term time plus 3 days, and permanent, with a salary of £21,784.89 to £22,126.80. Start date is as soon as possible."

Qualifications

• Approachable and welcoming with strong communication skills.
• Ability to stay organised and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide a friendly, student-focused reception for the academy.
• Act as the first point of contact for students and staff across academy life.
• Support safeguarding awareness and assist with general administrative duties.

Job description

Outwood Grange Academy

Student Information Desk Receptionist

Salary (Actual Salary): £21,784.89 to £22,126.80

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, term time plus 3 days. Permanent.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

We are looking for an individual who has high aspirations for students, who is committed, who has the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. If this sounds like you, join us as our SID Receptionist.

This is a forward facing role and the successful candidate should provide an effective and student-friendly first point of contact for students on all matters relating to academy life and provide a friendly and efficient reception service for the academy.

You must be approachable and welcoming along with having excellent organisational skills. The successful candidate will be confident and have great communication skills with an understanding of safeguarding children.

Full training and support will be given for the right candidate.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in Outwood Grange Academy.

I am so pleased you are looking at this fantastic opportunity to work at Outwood Grange Academy. Our larger-than-average 11-19 academy is in the heart of Outwood, Wakefield, with easy access to major towns and cities via the motorway network.

As the Founding Academy of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we embody the organisation's core ethos: making students our fundamental priority, raising standards, and transforming life chances.

I am truly proud of the work we do to ensure all aspects of education are of the highest possible quality. This is driven by our staff's unwavering dedication, their commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential. We are passionate about the importance of CPD for our teachers as they are our greatest resource and are best placed to inspire students.

If this is a vision that resonates with you, I look forward to meeting you to discuss what you have to offer.

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