Type of Position: Receptionist
Subject: Receptionist
Salary: VIAT 2 £23,723 (pro-rata)
Start Date: September 2025
Closing Date: 15/08/2025 at 12:00
We are looking to appoint a Receptionist starting in September 2025. You will work as part of a team to maintain a welcoming and efficient Reception of the school for staff, students, and visitors. Reception hours are 7:30am – 4:15pm, Monday – Friday, shared between two Receptionists. The hours for this post are negotiable, with peak times covered by both Receptionists.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates. Any relevant information concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020.
The Receptionist will be the ‘front of house’ face for Valley Park School, welcoming visitors and promoting a positive image of the school. The role requires a welcoming, personable, and helpful demeanor. You should be organized, able to multitask, work flexibly, and have a ‘can do’ attitude. Main duties include:
1. Telephone duties – handle routine enquiries and re-route to appropriate colleagues.
2. Face-to-face enquiries from visitors.
3. Liaise with staff, students, parents/carers, and external agencies.
4. Update the SIMS pupil database.
5. Support the Headteacher with mail shots and correspondence via the Mail Group system.
6. Booking meeting rooms.
The successful candidate will have a confident, professional, and friendly manner, both on the telephone and in person, able to handle queries or direct them appropriately. For further details, please download the Job Description for this role.
Please send completed application forms to recruitment@valleypark.viat.org.uk. Note that only our application form will be considered; CVs alone will not be shortlisted. Interview date to be confirmed.
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