Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

THE SOVEREIGN TRUST

CHATSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Off Vicarage Road
Partington Lane
Swinton
M27 0WA

RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
Band / Salary: Band 3, SCP 6 11, £25,989.00 - £28,141.00 (pro rata for term time only)
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday, Term Time only + 5 training days
Pension: Local government pension scheme including generous employer contribution - please see
Benefits: Salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing bikes for work travel (monthly interest free salary deductions); Employee Assistance Programme provides wellbeing services.

The role will be primarily reception based, supporting the shared sites of Chatsworth High School and Community College and Chatsworth Futures Specialist College, acting as a key point of contact for both settings.

Part of the Sovereign Trust, Chatsworth High School and Community College is an Outstanding special school for pupils aged located in Eccles, serving children and young people with severe learning difficulties, profound/ multiple learning difficulties and autism who live in the area.

Responsibilities

• Act as a professional and friendly contact to staff, pupils, parents and visitors within the school.
• Support reception duties and general administration for the shared school campuses.
• Ensure reception area is welcoming and efficiently managed.

Qualifications & Expectations

• Motivated by the school's core values.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Good understanding of SEND and the learning needs of children.
• Set high expectations and ensure good learning and progress for all children.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.

Benefits

• Welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Children who make excellent progress and love coming to school.
• Committed staff team.
• Bespoke continuous professional development for staff.

We are strongly committed to offering our children an excellent education in partnership with their families and local communities. If you are flexible, energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to be the best they can be, we would like to hear from you.