Receptionist / Administrator - Part-time

We are recruiting an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Receptionist/Administration Assistant to join our office manager in the operational running of the school office. 24 hours over 4 days a week, 38 weeks of the year. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, so an ability to reflect the school ethos and values will be essential. We require a person who is a real team player, confident and independent in their role, and a person who is thoughtful and articulate.
Managing communications and supporting the Office Manager with the day to day running of the office will require someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a positive team player with experience within a busy workplace environment.
A good knowledge of ICT is essential.
What we offer
+ A friendly and inclusive team who are supportive of one another and focused on well-being.
+ A part-time daily position term - time only.
+ Fantastic pupils who want to learn.
+ Opportunities and support for career development that includes coaching.
+ The chance to work across schools as part of our small and friendly Academy Trust.
We warmly invite visits to our school to see how we work and to find out more about the role.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found online.
Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.
If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.
Information about the school
The Valley Invicta Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, based in Maidstone, Kent. The Trust is a family of primary and secondary schools which work in partnership to provide nothing less than outstanding education for all our young people. Presently the Trust is responsible for five primary schools and four secondary schools:
VIAT Primary Schools
Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill, Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase and Valley Invicta Primary School a East Borough.
VIAT Secondary Schools
Invicta Grammar School, Valley Park School, The Lenham School and SST Maidstone. Invicta Grammar School, the highest performing "non super selective" school in Kent and Valley Park School, the highest performing non-selective school in Kent., The Valley Invicta Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, based in Maidstone, Kent. The Trust is a family of primary and secondary schools which work in partnership to provide nothing less than outstanding education for all our young people. Presently the Trust is responsible for five primary schools and four secondary schools:
VIAT Primary Schools
Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill, Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase and Valley Invicta Primary School a East Borough.
VIAT Secondary Schools
Invicta Grammar School, Valley Park School, The Lenham School and SST Maidstone. Invicta Grammar School, the highest performing "non super selective" school in Kent and Valley Park School, the highest performing non-selective school in Kent.