Receptionist/Administrator

Vacancies

Receptionist/Administrator

Salary grade: NJC Pay Scale 2-4, £27,711 - £31,242 per annum (depending on experience)

Term Time Only pro rata is £24,021 - £27,082 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Staff benefits include: generous pension scheme; reduced London-wide gym membership; cycle to work scheme; interest free season ticket loans; computer purchase scheme; employee assistance program, keeping well time every half term.

Closing Date for Applications: 9am, Monday 20TH January 2025

Interviews will take place the week of the 20th January 2025

School Background

Highbury Fields School is a truly special place in which to learn, teach and lead. An 11 to 18 girls’ school, we serve a culturally rich, but often underprivileged, community and are fiercely determined that every child in our care will become a confident young woman, who is socially and academically accomplished.

The school’s 2016 and 2022 ‘outstanding’ OFSTED reports and 2023 progress 8 score of 0.82 have established our students’ reputation for academic excellence and we are highly regarded in the local community for our calm, focused learning environment.

Receptionist / Administrator Role

The school is seeking to appoint a Receptionist / Administrator to join the school office as soon as possible. This is an important and busy role providing reception and administrative support and acting as a professional point of contact for the school. The successful candidate will be a highly valued member of our outstanding team of teachers and support staff. This is an excellent entry level role for any person interested in developing a career in school or other business administration.

Applications are welcome from recent graduates who are looking to start their careers within education, to learn about every aspect of school life, as well as from more experienced colleagues.

Highbury Fields School has a proven track record of developing skilled and recently qualified graduates, who are willing to undertake the necessary training for this role.

What are the safeguarding requirements of the role?

‘Pupils are proud of their school. They enjoy school and feel safe’ (OFSTED, September 2022)

Highbury Fields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects that all staff will share and demonstrate this commitment.

The position is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure check.

In line with ‘keeping children safe in education’ and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of the school’s safeguarding procedures to determine from publicly available information whether they are suitable to work with children and young people. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked at interview about their online presence.

Where should I look for further information?

‘Staff are proud to work at the school. Leaders engage with staff’ (OFSTED, September 2022)

For further information about the school, please refer to the school’s curriculum booklet and latest OFSTED report.

To arrange a conversation about the role, or a tour of the school, please email the Headteacher’s PA, Karen Bolden, [email protected].

How to apply for the role

To apply, please download the application form from the TES or school website and email it to: [email protected] Please note the school does not accept CVs.

Highbury Fields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure check.

Vacancy Closing Date: 20/01/2025