Receptionist

Administrative Duties

To act as a point of contact for all school enquiries either by telephone, email or face to face and contribute to the smooth running of the school reception.

To arrange any hospitality requirements and meeting room facilities as and when directed.

Locate pupils in lessons to pass on urgent messages from parents and/ or teaching staff.

To contact parents / legal guardians regarding; truanting or excluded pupils; asking for the collection of sick pupils on the behalf of other staff.

To type documentation as required.

To update manuals.

To ensure that the reception area is kept tidy, informative and welcoming to visitors at all times.

To search information and data input information into school systems as required.

To photocopy documents and materials as directed.

To record and sign visitors and pupils in and out of the school.

Issue visitor passes where necessary.

Receive admission enquiries from parents - take initial contact details from parents, pass to appropriate member of senior staff. Arrange appointment times where requested.

To act as a contact for the caretaker/ site assistant.

Telephone 999 for ambulance and/ or police attendance when requested in an emergency situation.

Support for the School

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection. Reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.

Attend and participate in meetings as required.

Any other duties commensurate with the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post

All staff in school will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and the allocation of duties including duties normally allocated to posts at a lower responsibility level, in pursuance of raising pupil achievement and effective team working.

A job description can never be fully descriptive and exhaustive of unforeseen changes or circumstances. It is expected that staff will, within reason, respond to unforeseen circumstances and emergencies as they arise, commensurate with their qualifications, experience and the situation. Any such further reasonable direction to you, not covered above, will be the responsibility of the Headteacher or their delegated authority.

Recruitment Process

References will be sought for the short-listed candidates as part of the recruitment process prior to interview.

Candidates should ensure that they complete the application fully, including providing a personal statement that is tailored to this role. CVs will not be accepted. Full education and employment history should be given, with an explanation provided for any gaps.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

Old Park is a successful Special School for pupils between the ages of 4-19 years, located on Thorns Road Brierley Hill DY5 2JY

We provide education for pupils who have severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties. These include pupils with complex medical conditions, physical and mobility difficulties and autism. Several of our children have behavioural difficulties arising from their condition and many have communication difficulties. All pupils that attend Old Park School have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

In November 2011 Old Park School relocated to a new purpose-built building with large classroom spaces and adaptable furniture, H bar tracking throughout, care rooms for each phase and specialist rooms for Food Technology, Music and ICT. The school has a library, therapy room, swimming pool, sensory, soft play, physiotherapy and nurses' room. The large school hall is multi-purpose and can be sub- divided for Sherbourne, Rebound therapy, sporting activities, whole school performances and dining.

At Old Park our vision, mission and values are driven by four key areas: the unique learner, positive relationships, engaging environments, learning and development. These are at the centre of our school ethos and the principles of each are shared by all members of our school community. They are underpinned by our culture of safeguarding. Each area is used to develop the provision we provide now, tomorrow and in the future.

Our most recent Ofsted (November 2018) judged us to be an outstanding school for the third time., Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it!

You'll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply.

Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you've received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful.

About Dudley Council

It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark



• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services



• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people



• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums



• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents



• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  This position would be for 37 hours per week, Term Time only, offering a salary of £19627 - £19952 per annum