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Receptionist/Assistant Administrator in Barnsley

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Job title:          School Receptionist & Administrative AssistantLocation:         Meadowcroft School - The Gallery, WakefieldSalary:             £20,319.00 per annumHours:             37.5 hours per week; Mon-Fri 7.45am – 3.45pmContract:         Permanent, Term Time onl

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job title:          School Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Location:         Meadowcroft School - The Gallery, Wakefield

Salary:             £20,319.00 per annum

Hours:             37.5 hours per week; Mon-Fri 7.45am – 3.45pm

Contract:         Permanent, Term Time only

Purpose of Post

To welcome visitors into the school and provide administrative and clerical functions for the school and its staff, ensuring that the services are provided in an efficient, effective and timely way and in compliance with the requirements of the Acorn Group and the school senior leadership team. 

Meadowcroft School is an independent school for young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. We have 4 sites in the Wakefield area. All staff contribute to the provision of a supportive, caring, learning environment.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Competencies

  • Must be experienced and accomplished in the use of office software including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
  • Have a minimum of two years in an office environment
  • Excellent customer care skills
  • Experience of working within an educational setting
  • Full UK Driving licence required due to working across 4 sites

About the School

Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 19, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs across 4 sites in Wakefield. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. 

Acorn Education & Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join Acorn Education & Care? 

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
  • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and social media checks.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
University
Location
Barnsley
Type of Contract
Full Time Jobs
Profession type
Home Care
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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