School Receptionist

**REQUIRED SEPTEMBER 2023**

**RECEPTIONIST (INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO SENIOR LEADERS)**

Permanent position

37 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Term time only with 2 weeks additional contracted hours.

SALARY BS4, £21,575 per annum pro rata (equating to £19,117 per annum)

Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high: wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.

We are a community school with over 815 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person.

We are seeking to appoint a Receptionist to ensure the smooth, efficient and effective running of the school reception and to provide administrative support to Deputy Headteachers and other senior leaders in the organisation.

**We are proud to have**:

- Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability.
- Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school.
- An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors.
- NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline.
- Experience of general clerical/administrative work.
- The ability to relate well to children and adults.

Dowdales School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CV'S AND AN APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: From £19,117.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/08/2023
Expected start date: 04/09/2023