Primary Office Receptionist

Location: Enfield - easily accessible from central, north, and east London, as well as surrounding areas., We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis, and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response., We are seeking to recruit a committed and professional Primary Receptionist to join our team. Based at the front desk, you will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors, delivering a welcoming and efficient service. The role includes providing administrative support across the school, coordinating extra-curricular clubs, and supporting pupils where needed, including first aid and supervision during key times such as lunchtime. You will uphold the academy's ethos, demonstrate strong communication skills, and deliver excellent customer service. This is a fast-paced role suited to a confident, organised and adaptable individual.

Ark John Keats was founded in 2013 with one class of reception children. We are now a fully-fledged all-through school, running from nursery to year 13, with over 1700 children. Our secondary school is oversubscribed, with a waiting list for every year group. Our community is composed of supportive and committed families who buy into our vision and work with us to ensure their children achieve all they are capable of in the future. We aspire for all our children to have the academic knowledge necessary to enable them to progress to university, for pupils to have a love of learning and curiosity about the world, and for them to be polite, well-mannered young people who take responsibility for their choices and drive their own destinies. Ark John Keats is part of Ark Schools, a hugely successful network serving pupils from deprived communities. Our network shares a belief in our six pillars, find out about them here., Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Salary: Support Band 3 (Outer London) ranging from point 2-5 £28,218 - £29,432, pro rate (£26,969.64 - £28,129.93) term time only. depending on experience. Working pattern: Full Time 08.00-17.00 (40 hours per week) a Job Share will be considered for the right candidates (8.00-12.30 Monday to Friday) (12.30 - 17.00 Monday to Friday) Plus 72 hours during the school holidays and 1 week of this would need to be in the last week of August. Contract: Permanent,

• 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 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 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.