Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/OSVA/71629

Location

Lime Avenue, Westergate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 3UE

Contract Type

Temporary/Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

20,666.85 - 21,323.15 Annually (Actual)


Grade 2, Points 3-5 (Full time equivalent: 24,027 - 24,790)

Closing Date

11:59pm, 13th Jul 2025

Start Date

September 2025

Positions Available

1

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About this Role

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

We are seeking to recruit a confident and articulate Receptionist/Admin Assistant with exceptional customer service skills. The successful candidate will join the friendly and supportive Administration Team and will be a reliable and hard-working team player. You will be experienced in administrative support and will need to have a good telephone manner, able to deal sensitively with a range of students, parents and outside agencies. You will be well-presented with strong written and verbal communication skills, a 'can do' attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. Previous school office experience would be an advantage, but it not essential as full training will be given.


The role is based on working 37 hours per week for 39 working weeks per year (term time plus inset days).


This is a fantastic time to join our small, vibrant and caring learning community at Six Villages. We provide students with a safe, positive environment to explore, learn, investigate and develop into confident young adults who are ready to enter an ever changing and competitive world. We aim to stretch, to stimulate and grow a love of life-long learning. We know that academic achievement of the highest order is within our reach and we strive to become a truly outstanding academy. With this in mind we are looking for exceptional professionals to join our staff body who demonstrate the ability to achieve outstanding student outcomes and make a significant difference to the lives of the young people at Six Villages.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.


We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys...

The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

Benefits of working for Ormiston Six Villages include

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generous pension free on-site parking comprehensive CPD provision loyalty deals in staff canteen membership to DAS 20% discount on childcare fees at Potter's Houses discount at Specsavers cycle to work scheme discount at Virgin Atlantic free tea and coffee making facilities

If you have any further queries or wish to arrange a tour of the academy, then please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Canadas, Administration Manager, on 01243 546802 or by email ccs@ormistonsixvillages.org.uk.


If you possess the above attributes, can work collaboratively with staff and families and are committed to improving the lives of our students, we would welcome an application from you.


Please apply before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Six Villages Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974



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Contact Details

Cressida Canadas

01243 56802

ccs@ormistonsixvillages.org.uk

Lime Avenue, Westergate, Chichester

West Sussex

PO20 3UE
01243546800



http://www.ormistonsixvillagesacademy.co.uk/