Receptionist & Administration Assistant

Overview

Lake Farm Park Academy serves the children and families of the richly diverse and welcoming community of Hayes in West London and is the educational home to over 700 children. The academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, allowing us to benefit from a wealth of expertise across our ten academies, as well as enabling us to provide opportunities for sharing of good practice and high quality training.

Position Details

Grade: 3 Hours: 35 Work Pattern: term time only - 38 weeks per annum Contract: permanent

Role Overview

Lake Farm Park Academy is seeking to appoint a Receptionist & Administration Assistant; the role will be the first point of contact when entering the school, and will provide administrative support across the school.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide administration support to staff, pupils, and parents.
• Maintain an excellent telephone manner and deal sensitively with a range of parents and pupil needs.
• Utilise IT and interpersonal skills effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Use school office systems, ideally including SIMS.net, though not essential.
• Work efficiently, independently, and under pressure.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Extensive support and CPD.
• Opportunities to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust.
• A welcoming school with a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team.
• An ambitious and dynamic Senior Leadership Team.
• A dedicated Governing Body.
• Supportive parents and children who are keen to learn.
• An employee assistance programme (EAP).

Application Process

Please complete an application form for this vacancy. CVs are not accepted.

Interviews will take place as successful applications are received.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.