We are looking to appoint a Receptionist to work 22.5 hours per week on a term time only basis to run a very busy reception area and provide an administrative support service to the Principal and the school under the direction or instruction of the Principal’s PA or other senior staff. This may include some basic finance duties and the role may involve the post holder demonstrating their own duties and providing advice and guidance to new employees and others.
We are looking for someone who can provide a high quality customer centred service with an efficient, positive and helpful approach. This busy key ‘front of house’ role will support the School with a number of reception and administrative functions. The post requires efficient and well-developed personal skills together with a requirement to be able to multi task.
To provide a professional, pleasant and welcoming reception to all School visitors.
Managing/answering calls promptly and effectively and transferring them appropriately.
Recording messages fully and accurately, ensuring that they are delivered promptly.
Ability to deal with sensitive issues whilst maintaining confidentiality.
Managing the signing in / out systems to ensure compliance with Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies.
Job Details
Hours of Work: 22.5 Hours per Week, Term Time Only. Hours of work are Wednesday to Friday 8am until 4pm.
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Principal's PA
Travel Required: No
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.