School Receptionist & Secretary
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Position Overview & Specifications
School Receptionist & Secretary
37 hrs per week
Mon to Fri, hours to be confirmed, with some flexibility being required on occasion.
Term time + 5 days (39 weeks)
Commencement date: as soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced School Receptionist & Secretary.
This varied role requires an individual who is friendly, an effective communicator, with a positive outlook, proactive & able to work efficiently and flexibly within a busy environment, with an understanding of the needs of the School, Local Authority, Parents, Pupils and all other Stakeholders.
Being based in the main school office, you will need to have the ability to prioritise workload, be organised and work calmly in a busy environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for home-school communications, liaising, in person, and in writing, with Parents and Staff and utilising a variety of online platforms and social media.
A full job description and person specification can be found attached to this advert.
Please complete your application and include as much relevant information as possible in your cover letter.
We can offer you:
- A supportive staff team that will enable you to make the most of the role;
- A happy, friendly school community; and
- Professional support and training as required.
Closing Date: noon Wednesday 1st March 2023 Interview date: 7th March 2023 (TBC)
The Board of Trustees of Peterborough Keys Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be employed subject to satisfactory references, acceptable health and DBS safeguarding checks.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for School Receptionist & Secretary roles across Peterborough Keys Academies Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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