School Receptionist, Smeeth, Kent. Salary: £15,615.60 per annum for 39 weeks (holiday pay paid additionally) 35 hours per week (8.30am to 4pm each week day, ½ hour lunch break unpaid) ABOUT US The Caldecott Foundation has been helping children build a future for over 110 years. We provide schools, homes and therapeutic services to children and young people. We are passionate about improving outcomes for our young people, encouraging life skills, and developing their social skills through play and education, whilst having fun. We pride ourselves on providing our children and young people with exciting opportunities and an outstanding environment to live in. ABOUT THE ROLE The school is currently seeking to recruit a highly motivated Receptionist to assist in the meeting & greeting of visitors, answering the telephone, and responding to queries. You will interact on a daily basis with professionals from across the organisation and external agencies including Local Authorities, Ofsted and Student’s families. The ideal candidate will have a good standard of literacy and numeracy skills, be able to evidence previous office experience and have a good understanding of ICT systems. You will be in regular contact with the students, so it is vital that you are comfortable around young people from 5 to 18 years old and have a good sense of humour. WHAT KIND OF PERSON DO WE NEED? Someone who is fun, kind, a safe and reliable role model Calm, enthusiastic, creative, and have a great sense of humour A team player, who is keen to grow and work on their own skills Physically fit and not offended by the odd swear word Resilient, emotionally aware, and level-headed Able to see beyond behaviour and seek to understand the communication of need WHAT WE CAN GIVE YOU The benefits you receive will increase over time in recognition of your commitment and dedication and include: Solid career progression, with recognised qualifications, up to and including Masters level, funded by the company a health cashback scheme (which covers you and up to four children), a company pension scheme an employee assistance programme vouchers and discounts off retail, food, and entertainment a cycle to work scheme The Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines, and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service