Part Time ReceptionistAdministrator Ark Dickens Primary Academy

Part time Receptionist/Administrator Fixed Term Contract for One Year

Term time only plus one week
16 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 08:00 11:15 Friday 08:00 11:00

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.

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 Arks ethos of high expectations and no excuses
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
  

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• 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 3000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans up to 5000 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 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 of recognition and reward. Our school is a rewarding and fulfilling place to work.

Visit to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone staff and students can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Arks diversity and inclusion commitments please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its order to meet this responsibility its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required before appointment to disclose any unspent conviction cautions reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Arks safer recruitment process please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

To apply and view the full job description please visit Part time Receptionist/Administrator in Portsmouth - Ark Careers