Receptionist/Administrator

Ponteland High School

Headteacher: Stefan McElwee

The Crescent,

Callerton Lane, Ponteland

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE20 9EG

Tel: 01661 824711

Email: phs@ponthigh.org.uk

We have the following vacancy:

Required from September 2023

School Receptionist/Administrator

37 hours per week – term time only plus 5 days

Band 3 (actual salary £18,532 – £18,870 – subject to pay award)

Ponteland High School is looking to appoint a receptionist to join our busy school reception area and provide a range of administrative services in an ever changing environment.

This post will suit someone who is/has:

• professional, well organised and friendly
• able to deal with matters sensitively
• an excellent telephone manner
• the ability to work on their own initiative and willingness to go the extra mile for our students
• competent using a range of computer programmes (experience of using SIMS would be helpful)
• able to deliver first aid and oversee medicines within school (statutory first aid at work training can be provided)

The successful candidate will also need to be able to remain calm under pressure and demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload through being highly organised.

Our students make our school special; they are enthusiastic, talented and motivated to do well. We want the best for them and are looking to appoint a colleague who will add significant value to our school and support us in the drive to become truly outstanding.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service

How to apply: 

1. Go to the school’s home page, www.ponthigh.org.uk
2. Go to ‘About’ then scroll down the list to ’Vacancies’ to download the information
3. Email your application form and accompanying letter (no more than two sides of A4) to c.barker@ponthigh.org.uk by 3.00pm on 26th June 2023

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