School Administrator/Receptionist

Required as soon as possible
School Administrator/Receptionist 
Permanent position
37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 
We would consider applications for part time (AM or PM) or full time working – to be discussed at interview. 
Term time only 

Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high: wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.

We are a community school with 820 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person. 

We are seeking to appoint a School Administrator/ Receptionist (Including administrative support to Senior Leaders) to ensure the smooth, efficient and effective running of the school reception and to provide administrative support to school leaders including Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Senior Admin Team (SAT).  

We would welcome applications from someone who has: 
•    NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline.
•    Ability to relate well to children and adults.
•    The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and their own position within these.

We are proud to have:
•    Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability.
•    Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school.
•    An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors.

Completed application forms to be returned to Recruitment, Dowdales School by 9am, Monday 23rd September 2024, by email recruitment@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk or post. Please indicate your preference for working hours i.e., part time or full time.  If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure, please do not hesitate to call on 01229 469800. Please visit our website for further details. 

Dowdales School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CV'S AND A DOWDALES APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED.