Ipswich Preparatory School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3QW £13,956 per annum 5.75 hours per day, 28.75 hours per week during Ipswich School term time only Permanent Reference: 0101 Required as soon as possible Ipswich Preparatory School, for pupils aged 5 –11, is the primary aged stage of Ipswich School and close links are enjoyed with the Senior School. There are two classes per year group, Reception to Year 6, and a day care nursery (The Lodge), which caters for some 100 children aged 3 months to the time the children join Reception. From Tuesday 22 April as we begin a new school term, we are looking for a professional and friendly receptionist on a part-time basis in the Prep School Office, who will be equipped with excellent customer service skills. You will provide a warm welcome to children, our prospective and existing parents and visitors to the school, as well as colleagues from Senior School and The Lodge Day Nursery, both face to face and on the telephone. You will be working in a busy and frenetic school environment so the ability to remain calm and caring, retain active listening skills and the ability to multitask will be essential. This post is open to a receptionist with experience in a similar, customer facing role or to someone who enjoys working with children and is looking to develop receptionist skills in a school environment. You will be able to interact easily with young children, parents, visitors, teaching and support staff. Hours of work, salary and benefits This is a part-time, permanent position (subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period). Hours of work: 8:15 am – 2:00pm Monday to Friday during Ipswich School term time only. This is a total of 5.75 hours per day, 28.75 hours per week during Ipswich School term time only. Support staff are expected to attend INSET days to complete statutory training (such as first aid, fire safety and safeguarding) as required. These days are classified as term time days. The salary for this post is currently £13,956.45 per annum, which includes paid holiday in accordance with the Working Time Regulations). Salaries are paid monthly in arrears by BACS on the last working day of each month and are reviewed annually in April (if linked to the National Living Wage) or in September. Staff are able to use the school’s swimming pool and fitness gym (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations). Free lunch is provided in the Senior School Dining Hall during term time when the kitchen is in operation. After 3 months’ service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation, you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme with 10% employer contributions. Staff can access an employee assistance program, mental health support, 24/7 GP service and a Cycle to Work Scheme. Support staff are entitled to generous fee remission once they have completed 3 years’ service. How to apply Completed application forms are available from: www.ipswich.school/vacancies or by calling the HR team on 01473 408300 and should be returned to Claire Jackson, Head of Prep, Ipswich Preparatory School, 3 Ivry Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QW or by email to: hripswich.school. Closing date: midday, 24 March 2025. Interview date: 28 March 2025. Tours of the school are welcome, and candidates are encouraged to contact Charlie Clark, Head’s PA to make an appointment on: prepsecipswich.school Please advise us of any special requirements you may have if you are called for an interview. If your special requirements mean that you need to submit this application in a different format, please contact us. Please note Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request. Ipswich School’s employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people they are responsible for or come into contact with. The post holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Children Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out his/her duties, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school he/she must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (the Senior Deputy Head, Pastoral for Senior School pupils, the Prep Deputy Head for Prep pupils and the Nursery Manager for The Lodge Day Nursery). Ipswich School’s employees are expected to attend training in safeguarding children as directed. Applicants are advised that in the interests of the health and safety of all its pupils and employees, Ipswich School operates a No Smoking Policy and employees are expected to comply with the statutory restriction on smoking in public places.