School Receptionist – part time (2 days per week)
14.8 hours per week (Wednesday & Friday 8.15am – 4.15pm)
38 weeks (term time + INSET days)
Pay Grade: KR4 (points 14-17)
Full Time Annual Salary: £23,338
Temple Grove Academy (TGA) is committed to excellence in primary education and has high aspirations for their pupils, staff, and the future. Currently TGA is part of the Temple Grove Academies Trust, but from September 2024 will be joining the Skinners Academy Trust.
TGA is a 1 form entry primary based in Royal Tunbridge Wells (near High Brooms train station), 50 minutes by train from central London. The academy has 4 acres of land for outdoor education including it’s own forest school.
An exciting opportunity is offered within the Temple Grove Academy Trust for a School Receptionist to join our friendly office team at our Tunbridge Wells Primary School.
Part-time (Wednesdays and Fridays 8.15am – 4.15pm), term time + INSET days only (39 weeks per year).
The main focus of the role is to act as the initial point of contact for parents, visitors and other stakeholders, being an ambassador for the school, embodying our value, vision and ethos in all interactions. You will also be central in supporting with the administrative processes within the school including single central record, newsletter and sending messages to parents through Arbor.
The successful candidate will have:
- Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills
First aid training (or willingness to complete it)
Experience dealing with face-to-face and telephone interactions
Experience of working and collaborating within a team
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise
Ability to use own initiative and act accordingly
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to use IT packages including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software
Ability to use office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners and laminators effectively
Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues
Understanding of data protection and confidentiality
Understanding of safeguarding
Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school
Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to uphold the reputation of the school
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Commitment to safeguarding and equality
Embraces change well
Deals with difficult situations effectively
TGA can offer:
- A strong commitment to your professional development
Dedicated governors and a friendly, welcoming staff
Great pupils and supportive parents
Good transport links and easy parking
A real opportunity to make a difference
Visits to TGA are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mel Coleman, Office Administrator for for more information hr@templegroveacademy.com
To find out more & apply, please complete the application on Kent Teach;
School Receptionist Administration at Temple Grove Academy, Tunbridge Wells (kent-teach.com)
All applications need to be received by midday on Monday 5th August 2024.
Premises Officer (37 hours per week)
Full-time, all year (27 days A/L plus Bank Holidays)
Pay Grade:KR5 (points 14-17) 37 hours per week for 52 weeks
Full Time Annual Salary:£24,040
Temple Grove Academy (TGA) is committed to excellence in primary education and has high aspirations for their pupils, staff, and the future. Currently TGA is part of the Temple Grove Academies Trust, but from September 2024 will be joining the Skinners Academy Trust.
TGA is a 1 form entry primary based in Royal Tunbridge Wells (near High Brooms train station), 50 minutes by train from central London. The academy has 4 acres of land for outdoor education including it’s own forest school.
An exciting opportunity is offered within the Temple Grove Academy Trust for a Premises Officer working at our Tunbridge Wells Primary School.
This role will be responsible for:
- Maintaining a clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and promoting health and safety around the school
- Site management, including arranging and supervising external contractors, site use and development planning
- Carrying out handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs if necessary
- Main point of contact for school cleaning contractors
- Assessing and evaluating risk on the school site
The successful candidate will have:
- Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills
- Experience of working in building maintenance
- Experience of working with security, including alarm systems
- Experience working with a variety of contractors
- Good working knowledge of health and safety regulations including Health and Safety, Manual Handling, COSHH, Legionella etc.
- Ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team
- Competent at basic building repairs and maintenance
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise a variety of tasks
- Ability to gather information, review and problem solve.
- The ability to operate and understand electrical/mechanical systems.
- A conscientious and logical approach to the variety of tasks necessary for the smooth running of the school.
- Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school.
- Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and the reputation of the school
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to safeguarding and equality
- Able to deals with difficult situations effectively, embracing change well
- Ability to adapt to changing and conflicting demands
- Able to work flexibly and out of school hours as required
- Willingness to contribute to the life of the school and its pupils
- Be reasonably fit to carry out the duties of the job e.g. manual handling and lifting
- Able to carry out work at high levels using appropriate equipment
TGA can offer:
- A strong commitment to your professional development
- Dedicated governors and a friendly, welcoming staff
- Great pupils and supportive parents
- Good transport links and easy parking
- A real opportunity to make a difference
Visits to TGA are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mel Coleman, Office Administrator for for more information hr@templegroveacademy.com
To apply, please complete the application on Kent Teach;
Premises Officer Facilities at Temple Grove Academy, Tunbridge Wells (kent-teach.com)
All applications need to be received by midday on Monday 5th August 2024.