37.5 hours per week, term time only plus five INSET days
You must have the ability to be proactive, work effectively under pressure and have the confidence to manage a wide variety of people and situations independently. Excellent communication skills and experience of a school/business environment are essential.
Our ideal candidate will:
* Have prior experience working as a Receptionist, ideally in a school setting.
* Possess excellent communication skills and thrive working in a fast-paced front of house post where the ability to multi-task and prioritise is key.
* Be a person who shares our vision and high expectations for our students and our school.
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is committed to ensuring that students achieve their full potential and flourish in a school where expectations of ourselves and our students are high. We provide a rich and varied curriculum, as well as an extensive range of extra-curricular activities. Staff and students alike can benefit from the smaller community school feel which makes Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge so special. The semi-rural location in Sonning Common lends itself to beautiful views, as well as being close to Henley and Reading. Staff have the chance to take part in lots of different opportunities within the school, and we are committed to continued professional development. Staff wellbeing is prioritised and our Wellbeing Group continues to work hard to support our staff body.
To learn more about our school, visit our website
The successful applicant will be energetic and enthusiastic and enjoy working with 11-16-year-olds. You will enjoy nurturing young people to grow in confidence and flourish personally. You will share our inclusive values which are to Aim high – Be inclusive – Work together; and you will have a willingness to develop your own practice in line with our ethos of continuous improvement.
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for a more detailed discussion, if required.
Closing date: Midnight, 21 November 2024.
Interviews: Date to be confirmed.
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as the Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.