Receptionist / Administration Assistant

We are recruiting for a Receptionist / Administration Assistant to join our successful team at The Portsmouth Academy. 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 in a methodical manner whilst working to tight deadlines .
What you will need to succeed

• Able to provide a friendly, welcoming, first point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and staff


• 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
  
  The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy's vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.


'Pupils are happy at school and proud to be members of its community' - Ofsted, 2022

We are a "Microsoft Showcase School" due to our approach to digital learning. The academy has launched a one:one device policy, so every child in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 have their own laptop, and we are particular interested in finding teachers who have experience of, or would like to develop experience of, teaching with technology.
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The 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 Recognition: You 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.