Receptionist

Receptionist

Are you friendly, professional and organised?

We have a wonderful part-time opportunity to join our Administration team where you can really make a positive impact on daily school life. This is a part-time Receptionist position with hours of 13:00 - 18:00, three days a week, term time only.

To succeed in this role, you will have excellent communication skills with a good standard of literacy and numeracy. You must be highly organised with strong time-management skills and enjoy working in a fast, busy environment. Whilst previous experience is not essential, we are keen to recruit someone who is confident, supportive with a warm, welcoming manner. This is an important role in school and the successful candidate will be committed to upholding the values and spirit of the school.

The main duties include:

• Greeting visitors;
• Answering phone calls;
• Dealing with day-to-day queries from students, parents and staff;
• Handling post and correspondence;
• Assisting with the maintenance of attendance/absence registers;
• Providing general administrative office support as needed.
• Providing a supportive point of contact for students or parents, summoning assistance as required.

Applications should be submitted by 09:00 on Monday 6 May 2024 at the latest. As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be asked to undertake an assessment activity for which there will be a prior briefing.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Good transport links
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchases and travel season tickets
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

About the School:

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our reference: SE3574

Vacancy: Receptionist

Location: Northampton

Salary: Actual 7,588.80 based on 22,464 full-time equivalent, GDST Regional Grade 2

Hours: Part-time, 15 per week

Permanent, term time only

National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School.