Receptionist (with Admin duties)

The Avenue School (rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in October 2023) is part of The Rise Partnership Trust and is committed to championing the unique potential of every pupil. We strive for excellence in all that we do by providing the highest quality education, therapy, support, and provision for our pupils.

The Avenue School is a growing specialist school, expanding to reach a full capacity of 104 places to meet the needs of pupils with autism and complex needs. We have recently opened our brand-new, purpose-built site and will continue to expand over the next three years, eventually providing education for children from EYFS through to the age of 19.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated office team at The Avenue School. We are looking to appoint a Receptionist who will play a key role in warmly welcoming pupils, families, staff, and visitors to our school community.

The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth and effective running of the school office, including supporting the management of our Management Information Systems and providing administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised, approachable, and committed individual who enjoys working in a busy, supportive environment and shares our commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive school experience for all.

We can offer you

• A successful and welcoming community school in the heart of Brent.
• A friendly and supportive parent community and wonderful pupils.
• A modern, well-resourced, purpose-built school environment.

For further information on the role please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Equality Statement

We treat all of our employees equally and without compromise since, as a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and understand that, regardless of any protected characteristics, each of us brings something special to the role. Throughout our hiring and employment procedures, we are dedicated to upholding equality and fairness and refraining from discrimination on any basis.

Safeguarding Statement *

The Rise Partnership Trust take its’ responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and child protection very seriously. All appointments to the school are subject to Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and comprehensive pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent convictions and conditional cautions

All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview