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23 hours 45 minutes per week
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Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an award-winning, Rights Respecting State 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.

•    Access to excellent professional development

•    Opportunities to progress for the right candidate

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.   

For any other details please contact our SBM Mrs Christine Imms by phone on 020 7228 3652 or by email info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk.

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post. Candidates are advised to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date.

Closing date: 27th August 2023 (at noon)

Interviews: From 31st August 2023 onwards

Safeguarding Notice

Shaftesbury Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches, references, and where applicable, prohibition from teaching/ management checks. 

As this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, shortlisted candidates will also be required to disclose relevant criminal history. 

Equal Opportunities

Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all.

CVs are not accepted.

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

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils