Hull Trinity House Academy

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1 Hull Trinity House Academy Receptionist RECRUITMENT INFORMATION PACK Charlotte Street Mews Hull HU1 3BP

2 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION PACK Contents Principal letter 3 Introduction 4 Delta Academies Trust Vision and Values 5 Why Work for Delta Academies Trust 6 Application Process 7 Vacancy Advertisement 8 Job Description 9 Person Specification 12 2

3 April 2017 Dear Applicant, Welcome to Hull Trinity House Academy and thank you for showing interest in our academy. We are an academy that offers a modern education whilst at the same time maintaining, emphasising and celebrating our school s 200 year nautical heritage. Our school is an Academy for boys. We are a part of the Delta Academies Trust and currently have 530 students. The academy is situated in the very heart of Hull City Centre. We are oversubscribed but our admissions criteria ensure that we remain true to our origins by allowing access to students regardless of their ability or background. We are a truly inclusive academy and continue to appropriately adapt to our changing cultural, social and diverse intake. The academy is unique, steeped in history and tradition and has an outstanding reputation both locally and beyond the City of Hull. Trinity House is an integral part of Kingston upon Hull s history. We have a very supportive parent body and the academy s Governors are committed to ensuring that the academy standards and expectations are maintained. Our vision is ambitious and inspirational and is about every person being the very best they can be. I see this ambitious and aspirational culture permeating every part of school life, and driving education in every sense of the word. This is only achieved through the hard work and commitment of every member of staff. I want every teacher to be passionate about their own subject, so that every curriculum area of the school is unique, vibrant, owned by its staff and a place where you and the children want to be. As a member of the Delta Academies Trust, our academy benefits from partnership with other academies that form Delta. Working at Hull Trinity House Academy is both demanding and rewarding. The academy requires staff that are flexible and appreciative of the issues that are specific to a small academy. The academy is fortunate to be fully staffed and when vacancies do arise, it is always assured of a good level of interest and applications from high calibre people. The current staffing of the academy shows a good balance of gender and age. In September 2013, we moved onto a fully refurbished new site. This relocation is part of a five year phased plan of expansion of the Academy to 600 students. Mrs Karen Keaney Principal of Hull Trinity House Academy 3

4 Introduction Delta Academies Trust is a not for profit charitable organisation that is committed to changing outcomes for children in the academies it sponsors and the wider education system. We are a teaching school, training teachers, school leaders and other professionals who work with children. Delta Academies Trust firmly believes that an outstanding education should be the right of every child and should not be determined by a post code lottery. The Trust will strive to ensure that all pupils and students in our academies attend an outstanding school. We are determined that local children can attend a local school and we will place those children who need extra help first in our admissions policy. In our family of academies we currently have a range of educational provision that includes: Secondary, Primary, Infant, Junior, Alternative Provision and Pupil Referral Units. Delta places at the heart of its school improvement a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for the children and young people we serve. You can find out more details about Delta and our academies at 4

5 Delta Academies Trust - Our Vision and Values Our vision is based on the values and the principles of Delta Academies Trust. Our academies will: Change children s and young people s lives for the better, providing them with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be successful throughout life and contribute positively to their communities. Place learners at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we promote social responsibility, honesty, integrity and caring for others. Deliver outstanding academic outcomes for all pupils and students and engender in them the confidence and aspiration to be successful. Create a generation of young people who care about their environment and recognise that they can shape the future through their own actions. Recognise and appreciate the different beliefs others hold but will promote British Values and encourage active citizenship, promoting social cohesion. Promote scientific enquiry and the development of analytical thinking skills that enable pupils and students to question the world around them and evaluate received wisdom. Celebrate human creativity and the enrichment Arts bring to our lives and community. 5

6 Why work for Delta Academies Trust? You will be joining a team that is committed to changing lives though transforming educational outcomes. A Trust highly committed to ensuring that you benefit from high quality development and training. You will work alongside professionals in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will develop your skills alongside like-minded colleagues. Each of the Delta academies is committed to a climate of mutual support and partnership and to working closely with each other. Career Development - Delta Academies Trust offers personal development through a range of flexible opportunities. All new staff members receive a comprehensive induction. The Trust offers a central CPD programme involving a range of training, which can include Ofsted training, safer recruitment, pediatric first aid and Evolve training. We also have a clear strand of Teaching and Learning CPD and an innovative and exciting Leadership and Development programme. Pension - Every employee of Delta Academies Trust has access to a pension scheme. There is a Cycle to work scheme There is a free car park for all staff who work 3 days or more per week; Work-life balance - We aim to be a 'best practice' employer. We understand that our employment policies need to be flexible and responsive in order to promote diversity and equality, and to attract and retain the highest quality staff. Child care vouchers by Sodexo - Child care vouchers work through a salary sacrifice and they are taken from your salary each month before your usual Tax and NI contributions. Tech Salary Sacrifice Scheme - this gives employees the opportunity of having the latest technology and the cost directly deducted from their gross monthly salary, saving on Tax and National Insurance Contributions. 6

7 The Application Process Further details about the work of Delta Academies Trust including academies it currently sponsors can be found at Completed applications should be returned to or by post to Delta Academies Trust, Recruitment Team, Education House, Spawd Bone Lane, Knottingley, WF11 0EP All applications that have been submitted electronically will receive an from the recruitment team confirming receipt. A letter will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Queries If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact the Recruitment Team on We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available to applicants on our recruitment website at: 7

8 Receptionist 24 hours per week/ Term time only Salary: Grade B Point ,613-15,807 pro rata To start ASAP We are seeking to appoint a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Receptionist to join our Academy for 24 hours per week. This position is term time only for three days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or similar qualification and will have experience of working in a busy office, preferably in a school environment. Good interpersonal and communication skills, a friendly manner and a flexible approach, along with excellent Maths and English are essential. We look forward to you joining our dedicated and supportive team. Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed by appointment through the Academy. Please contact Anne McWilliam or Jo Sims on to make an appointment Closing Date: Friday 28 th April 2017 at 12 noon An application pack can be downloaded from jobseast@deltatrust.org.uk or by contacting our recruitment team on The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. 8

9 Job Description Post: Salary: Responsible to: Receptionist Grade B (Pt.10-11) Office Manager Purpose of the job: To be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, by telephone and in person, ensuring information flows are accurate and effective. To deal with incoming and outgoing post as well as assisting with other general office duties. Duties & responsibilities: To provide a welcoming environment for parents, visitors and students to the academy and assist them in locating other staff or areas of the building; To maintain an accurate signing in record and issue security badges for all visitors to the academy; To provide information to visitors either verbally or paper based; To operate the academy s telephone system in a manner which is at all times, welcoming, efficient, effective and accurately informed; To keep abreast of developments within the academy to ensure accurate information is given out at all times; To ensure that letters, telephone messages, s and faxes received at reception are forwarded to staff by the most efficient method; To operate internal communication systems efficiently and effectively; To process incoming and outgoing mail, liaising with Royal Mail, or other mail distributors, to ensure continuity of service; To organise the freighting of parcels/packages and complete appropriate documentation; To ensure postal supplies are maintained and ordered as necessary; To ensure the franking machine is in credit at all times; To provide a fast and reliable laminating service to the whole academy; To monitor levels of stationary supplies and order stock as required; To check the accuracy of supplies when it is delivered; To maintain a database of enquirers and send out information about the academy; To undertake word processing, photocopying, fax and filing duties as requested by the Office Manager; To ensure that the photocopier and fax are maintained, ready for use e.g. loaded with paper on a regular basis; To report photocopier and fax machine faults and monitoring progress to ensure that they are back in working order as quickly as possible; To update and issue the internal telephone list as required; To keep the pigeon hole system up to date, inserting new ones for new staff and clearing down leavers; To organise and maintain the working area of reception; 9

10 To be responsible for ensuring the foyer is welcoming, organised and up to date with current brochures and notices; To assist with arrangements for transportation of students to and from the academy; To process all Vivo requests by students; To provide support to the Senior Leadership Team as requested; To assist with the organisation of Academy events; To assist with student first aid and welfare duties; To work flexibly, including contributing to the academy s projects of a general nature and providing cover for other office staff; To participate in staff appraisals and training programmes as required; To carry out duties at all times with due regard to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and other academy and Trust policies; To undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation. Personal Contacts External: Internal: Contractors, suppliers, parents, external agency professionals, other Trust staff Students, staff, EAB members, parents and visitors to the academy This job description may be subject to change, following consultation between the post holder and the Academy. 10

11 PERSON SPECIFICATION Receptionist QUALIFICATIONS Relevant work experience or vocational training with regard to reception/office work Ess Des MOA * A/I A good standard of written and oral language skills * A/I KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Working in a school or office environment * A/I Familiarity with relevant school procedures, policies and guidelines * A/I Knowledge of a range of standard computer packages e.g. Microsoft Office, Outlook , Sims * SKILLS Ability to relate well to children and adults * A/I Ability to work constructively as part of a team * A/I/R Able to work with a good level of accuracy * A/I/R Able to work to deadlines * A/I/R BEHAVIOUR AND OTHER RELATED CHARACTERISTICS Commitment to self and team development * A/I A good sense of humour * A/I Able to maintain a safe, calm and happy ethos * A/I A commitment to abide by and promote the Academy s Equal A/I Opportunities, Health and Safety and Child Protection Policies * A professional responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of A/I children and young people * The post holder will require an enhanced DBS * C Key: MOA= Method of Assessment, Ess= Essential, Des= Desirable, A= Application, I= Interview, and assessment, R = Reference, C= Certificate 11