Part time Receptionist/Administrator

Part time Receptionist/Administrator – Fixed Term Contract for One Year

Term time only plus one week
16 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 11:15, Friday 08:00 – 11:00

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join a dedicated team of staff at Ark Dickens Primary Academy.

Ark Dickens Primary Academy in Portsmouth is a two-form entry primary academy, which became part of the Ark network in September 2014.

We are looking to recruit into our amazing admin team. You will join a committed team of ambitious staff who will support pupils and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make good academic progress.

Ideal candidates will:

• be an experienced Administrator with experience of running effective administrative and clerical support, ideally within a school environment
• be a great multi-tasker!
• be enthusiastic and have a flexible approach to work
• be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact [email protected] or 02392 826514

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Ark Dickens is a lovely school in the heart of Portsmouth. We are a two-form entry primary academy, which became part of the Ark network in September 2014. We are a school with high aspirations and expectations to ‘Be Our Best’ in all that we do. This reflects our ethos of ensuring every child is provided with every opportunity to reach their potential.

At our school, staff wellbeing and support is of paramount importance to us. Staff are given countless opportunities as well as tailored training geared towards individual professional development. We offer a collaborative setting ensuring that staff receive responsive feedback and colleagues are encouraged to learn from one another. Hard work will never go unappreciated at Ark Dickens, where there is a spirit of recognition and reward. Our school is a rewarding and fulfilling place to work.