Receptionist/Clerical Assistant
Scale C – GR 9033 (£24404 FTE) Actual salary £11295 (£12.65/hour)
20 hrs per week (mornings Mon-Fri actual working hours to be agreed at interview) – Term Time +1week
Required as soon as possible
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, flexible, friendly, reliable and fun person to join our Reception team. You will be the main receptionist for the period of time you are in school as team member perform other duties and will be answering the phone, dealing with external visitors and internal visitor to reception as well as a number of daily, termly and ad hoc admin tasks.
You will need to have a good telephone manner and be able to deal sensitively with a range of children, parents and outside agencies. The ideal candidate will be able to multi task in a busy school reception office and be unflappable under pressure. They will also have excellent IT and interpersonal skills. Other necessary qualities include confidentiality and being able to work on your own initiative and to have a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement of our wonderful school.
Previous school office experience would be an advantage but is not essential as
training can be provided. Candidates selected for interview will be notified by email.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) covers this post and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. Closing Date: Friday 25th April 2025
Interview Date: week commencing 28 th April 2025
Job Description to download: GR9033_Clerical_Assistant_job description SHS Version April 25
