Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 38.600 Pay Grade: Grade 6 Shortlisting date: 09/07/2025The Role
The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of Hall Cross Academy are looking to appoint a Receptionist.
Hall Cross Academy is part of Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust which currently comprises of: 10 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, The Mallard Academy and Willow Primary School.
This is a great opportunity for an exceptional individual to join a highly successful and rapidly expanding Trust. There will be scope to have significant impact and develop your career with the organisation.
What we are looking for?
We are seeking to appoint a keen and dedicated individual with excellent ICT skills who, working as part of the Administration Team, will act as a first point of contact with parents, outside agencies and members of the public.
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:
Why work for Exceed Learning Partnership and at Hall Cross Academy?
At Exceed Learning Partnership, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Trust and all its academies/schools. We offer the opportunity for you to gain your National Qualifications; a dynamic development programme has been established for senior leaders with coaching and mentoring support directly by the National Leader of Education. As part of this programme we have developed opportunities within our Trust to shadow fellow leaders working in outstanding academies in order to learn and be supported by their expertise. Our leaders have a wealth of knowledge and are highly experienced in improving outcomes for pupils.
As a Trust, we are passionate about meeting the needs of all our learners, ensuring their happiness and making the most of their individual talents. The focus on developing a lifelong love of learning is underpinned by rigorous attention to the development of essential skills and tools. We are committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for the pupils of Hall Cross Academy It is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and ‘make a difference.’
Hall Cross Academy is a large ‘good’ 11-18 comprehensive school based on two sites within Doncaster. The Academy caters for over 2000 students, including over 500 in the sixth form. This makes us one of the largest schools in England.
Our focus at Hall Cross is on pupil wellbeing, personalised curriculum offer and academic progress. Pupils are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We are committed to improvement and development and strive to achieve outstanding status.
The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure
If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, then unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Benefits
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BUPA Cash plan | |
Local Authority Pension Scheme | |
On-site Parking |
Qualifications
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A- Levels of relevant level 3 qualification |
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Relevant CPD to role or education setting |
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5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent |
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Current First Aid qualification |
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Skills
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Strong ICT skills and willingness to develop the knowledge of use of ICT and other resources including using spreadsheets, databases, email and internet |
Essential
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Attention to detail and accuracy in approach to work |
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Ability to prioritise workload and manage conflicting priorities and meet challenging deadlines |
Essential
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Personal Attributes | |
High Degree of motivation for working with children and young people |
Essential
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A willingness to be flexible where the need arises to meet the needs of the Academy |
Essential
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Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels |
Essential
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Willingness to undertake first aid training and deliver first aid on a regular basis |
Essential
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Good organisational and time management skills |
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Experience | |
Experience of working in a busy administrative office |
Desirable
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Experience of working in a school/academy environment |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
Exceed Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices, outlined in our policy, and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Hall Cross Academy
Thorne Road
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 2HY
Judith Hall
j.hall@hallcross.elp.org.... https://hallcrossacademy.co.uk/