All Locations
Portsmouth
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
TSAT Pay Group 2 £20,702 - £23,936 for hours and weeks stated (£23,467 - £27,133 FTE)
Function:
Support Staff
Contract TypeContract Type:
Permanent
Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
37
Weeks Per YearWeeks Per Year:
39
Required Start Date:Required Start Date:
As soon as possible
Interview Date:Interview Date:
TBC
External Advertising End Date
25 Nov 2024

About The Role

Penbridge School is seeking to appoint a motivated Receptionist to join our supportive team. We are looking for a well-organised, efficient and enthusiastic person to assist in supporting the Office Manager by providing a range of administrative support and a reception service.

You will provide a friendly, welcoming, first point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and staff. You will have the ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions whilst working to tight deadlines in a methodical manner.

What you will need to succeed:
 

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description

  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Clear communication skills and customer focused
  • High standards and attention to detail
  • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft 365
  • GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent qualification
  • Experience of working in a similar role or educational setting

About Us

Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School. The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit. The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.
 

“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022

Find out more about our story at: Ethos & Values, Penbridge School
 
Click here for a Welcome from the Head of Penbridge Junior School
 

At Penbridge School, we are a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.  

We are one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities. 

 
Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and the South West.  

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to: 

  • Think about their Thinking
  • Be their Best self
  • Shape their success

In this way we transform life chances  

What our Trust will offer you:

 
  • Competitive Pay Scales
  • Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance. 
  • Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
  • Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.  
  • Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice. 
  • Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings. 
  • Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
  • TSTARS Staff RecognitionYou will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
  • Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
  • TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 
  • Store Discounts: Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers. 
  • Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

Next steps:

If you are interested in working at our small and friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school please contact Sarah Arthur on [email protected]
 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [email protected] 

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