St Augustine of Canterbury is a one form Church of England Primary School, nestled in Lower Belvedere, Kent. Our vision – Aspiration, Character and Excellence through the fruit of the spirit – is the foundation and driving force for everything we do. The school has a joyful and purposeful atmosphere and an ethos permeated by Christian values.

St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

For further information about St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School, please visit: https://www.st-augustine.bexley.sch.uk/

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School is part of the Trinitas Academy Trust. For information about Trinitas Academy Trust, please visit

https://www.trinitasacademytrust.org/

https://mynewterm.com/trust/Trinitas-Academy-Trust/136538

You will be part of a supportive and dedicated team providing a welcoming and efficient reception service and undertaking a wide range of administrative tasks.  With an enthusiastic and helpful approach, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of the reception and administrative service and support of the Leadership and Management of the school. 

As the first point of contact, you will create a welcoming and positive experience for parents and visitors, responding to calls and enquiries in a professional and prompt manner.  A flexible attitude towards work is essential, along with an ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents and visitors to the school.  You must have the ability to work using your own initiative and as an effective team member and be well organised.  You should have a strong customer service ethos and be able to cope with conflicting demands.

The post will be 5 days each week, term time only. The successful candidate must be prepared to work flexibly when required.

Further details about this vacancy are available to download from the downloads section below. Alternatively, if you wish to discuss the post further please contact the school office on 0208 311 2956.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this vacancy please visit 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139213/EDV-2024-SACCPS-45564

The closing date for applications is 02/12/24 and interviews are scheduled for 09/12/24

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.