The Role

Term-time only (39 weeks per year)
To start as soon as possible

Shaftesbury Park is an ambitious, forward thinking, Rights Respecting School in Battersea. We are looking for a Receptionist to provide a warm and professional welcome to the school for children, parents, visitors and staff and contribute to the smooth running of the school as part of the existing Administrative Team. They will be committed to working towards fulfilling the school’s commitment to a high quality of service and will promote and embody our vision and Rights Respecting Schools ethos.

You will:

• Have a good standard of education, preferable to level 3, with good numeracy and literacy skills
• Have a relevant NVQ Level 1 or equivalent qualification or experience
• Have experience of office computer systems and Microsoft software packages
• Be able to manage time effectively and complete tasks to a high level
• Be able to prioritise tasks, working to tight deadlines with minimum supervision and under own initiative
• Be able to work both as an effective team member and on one’s own
• Have a clear vision and understanding of the needs of young people in a school environment
• Play a full part in the life of the school community; support the school’s priorities and ethos and encourage staff and students to follow this example
• Excellent attendance and time-keeping
• Experience of previous experience of SIMS or work in a school setting/administrative role is desirable

We offer:

• A supportive team of staff.
• A thorough induction process.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. (Please ignore the apply button).

For any further details please contact Christine Imms at the school on telephone number 02072 283652 or email info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk.

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email, post or fax. 

Closing Date: 04 January 2019 (at noon)
Interviews: week commencing 07 January 2019

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

Previous applicants need not apply. CVs are not accepted.

Shaftesbury Park Primary School
Ashbury Road, London
SW11 5UW
Tel: 020 7228 3652  
Fax: 020 7223 0584
Email: info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Bunmi Richards

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils