Receptionist - Dorset Studio School

at  Dorset Council

FURTHER INFORMATION

Dorset Studio School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Dorset Studio School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.
The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

ABOUT US

The Dorset Studio School is a thriving 11-16 secondary school situated within the superb facilities and exceptional teaching environment of the Kingston Maurward estate. Our reputation for knowing and supporting students is second to none.
We have recently opened a second, KS4 site on the beautiful Poundbury development within the county town of Dorchester. We are a relatively young school, uniquely placed to offer a ‘twenty first century’ education to those young people wishing to pursue employment in the Land Based, or indeed other sectors.
Our students may typically aspire to careers related to Equine, Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, Agriculture or Travel for example; though in practice may progress on to a host of other Level 3 pathways or careers. Recognised by OFSTED as a ‘Good’ school in September 2017, the report noted that our ‘teachers motivate pupils to learn by giving them interesting lessons and providing the right support when they need it.’ We ‘set ambitious targets and expectations for our students’ with, ‘the most able pupils achieving well.’ The school’s ‘work to promote personal development and welfare is outstanding.’
All students at our school follow a demanding academic curriculum with the majority working towards nine GCSE qualifications.
This is complemented with an incrementally phased work experience commitment allowing the students to develop both the soft and technical employability skills that they will need to be able to flourish in a competitive market. Our staff is extremely dedicated, caring, professional and innovative; committed to ensuring excellence for our students.
Studio Schools champion academic excellence alongside the development of a student employability profile. Our learners leave us with an impressive blend of skills and knowledge, perhaps evidenced by destinations and employment rates significantly above national averages for other schools.

Dorset Studio School is a land based school, operating over two sites on the Kingston Maurward College estate and Poundbury.
We are excited to have an opportunity for a receptionist to join our excellent administration team. The role is full time term time only based at our Poundbury site.
The schools receptionist is a key person, being the first point of call for all visitors. As the ‘face’ of the school, the successful candidate must be personable, helpful and have good communication skills, extending a warm welcome to represent the schools in a professional and friendly manner. You will need to be organised, able to multitask and work flexibly, remaining calm under pressure and have a ‘can do’ positive approach to work within a very busy and pressured environment.
The role will require you to provide an effective administrative support using office packages and in house systems, also to be an appointed first aider.
At Dorset Studio School we are blessed with being able to maintain a stable, happy well-motivated family of staff. The school takes pride in committing to staff development.