School Receptionist

Full-time, permanent basis - 40hr/wk. (term time only)

Start Date: September 2024

Location: Newbury, West Berkshire

Salary: up to £26,000

Are you committed to making a real difference to the lives of the children?

Are you ready for a new challenge?

Following the success and local demand for our services, we are delighted to announce that we will be opening a secondary school located in Newbury, West Berkshire in September 2024, you will join us within Amegreen Education, which encompasses our Alternative Learning Farm provisions situated across rural West Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

Across our network of Alternative learning provisions, Therapy Centre and Children’s homes, our dedicated and experienced school staff work in collaboration with specialist teams of professionals to enable every young person to explore and develop their own unique talents. We enable possibilities and opportunities through our variety of services along with the stability of a school placement.

The role:

• As the first point of contact for the school you will respond to enquiries both calls and emails and will be the reference point for visitors and parents.
• Manage the Headteacher’s diary
• Update the school records to include maintaining online records and paper files
• Oversee school admissions and ensure admissions paperwork is completed.
• Support in the recruitment selection process in accordance with Safer Recruitment
• Ensure staff and student files remain compliant and chase key documents as and when required
• Maintain and update compliance records
• Update the school register and keep records of attendance
• Manage the visitors log book and ensure all visitors and contractors can be identified by wearing visitors’ badges.

What we can Offer:

• Access to emotional support through our HR partners.
• On site wellbeing team to support your emotional health.
• Free on-site parking at our school premises
• A fantastic new renovated and charming school building, with relaxing staff facilities and free tea and coffee
• Delicious free school lunch available daily
• Hard-working, dedicated colleagues.
• The opportunity to work as part of an ambitious and forward-thinking teaching team.
• Support for your future through quality professional development opportunities.
• Supportive Leadership teams, Governors, and Directors.

Benefits:

Progression

• We want to support you with your career; therefore, we’ll give you the support you need to progress and develop your skills.

Medical and Wellbeing

• Health Cash Plan – claim back from healthcare and wellbeing appointments such as dentists, opticians, sports massages plus many more.
• Free Flu jabs
• Sick pay (after probationary period)
• Employee Assistance Programme

Financial

• Salary, we are offering you a competitive base salary of up to £26,000 for 40 hours per week (term time only)
• Company pension
• Tax free childcare support (T&C’s apply)
• Car scheme available for Electric vehicle leases
• Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts

• All employees are eligible for the Blue Light Card, this offers amazing discounts on, family days out, holidays, cinema trips, retail stores plus more!
• Discount on driving lessons from our recommended instructors.
• Discounts with local companies including a Leisure Centre and Chiropractor

Reward and Recognition

• Long service award – discretionary bonus after 5, 10 and 15 years of employment with Amegreen
• Employee of the month discretionary reward

Referrals

• Recommend a friend and earn up to £500!

Equality and Diversity:
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:
Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.

**We follow safer recruitment practices which requires an application of your full work history to be submitted along with employment references and consent to complete an enhanced DBS check ***