Job Description

Employer
Avanti Grange Secondary School
Location
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
See Advert Details
Posted
13th June 2025
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
22nd June 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1493208
Job Reference
293
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Contract Type :Permanent Job ID: 1493208

Salary:

Grade 3, 24,338 - 25,403 per annum, pro rata. Approximately 20,537 - 21,436 per annum (0.84383 FTE)

About us and the role

We are looking for a dedicated Admin/Receptionist to be the friendly face and efficient backbone of our school's front office.


You will provide vital clerical, administrative, and financial support under the guidance of senior staff, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.



As the first point of contact for parents, pupils, and visitors, your professionalism and warmth will reflect our school's values.


This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to the wellbeing and safety of children and young people.



If you are looking for your next administrative role and feel you have the relevant skills and experience required, then apply today!


School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.


Avanti Grange is Bishop's Stortford's newest secondary school. Our state-of-the-art campus serves families from Stortford, Stanstead, Farnham and many other neighbouring villages. We are fortunate to have an incredible team of staff, that are creative, hard-working and inspired to develop leaders of the future.



Avanti Grange is a non-faith, co-educational, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. "Working at Avanti Grange, has been a breath of fresh air, not only is it like a family, but the vision of the school is so clear, and everyone is working towards it." - Maths Teacher



Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student's unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.



We encourage students to value self, others and the environment and empower them to be effective learners as well as good and responsible citizens. This is all underpinned by a learning environment that allows all staff and pupils to grow, thrive and become the best versions of themselves.



Principal Quote:



"The school has an exceptionally strong pastoral system which prioritises impeccable behaviour for learning and student wellbeing. Student wellbeing is supported in several ways including timetabled yoga and meditation lessons as well as the opportunity for residential retreats." - Rhys Jones, Principal Year Groups: Year 7 - Year 13 (Currently to Year 8)

What will you do?

Organise in-house hospitality for training courses, interview days and events Manage manual and computerised record/information systems. Monitor and manage resources within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required. Comply with and assist in the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.



You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:


Great opportunities for professional development Pension scheme (subject to eligibility) O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps) Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

Experience of developing and maintaining administrative systems and procedures. Evidence of the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation. Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
Please view the full for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks



Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.



Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.



Diversity and Inclusion



We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.


Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.