St James’ Catholic High
1 Saint James’ Way
Cheadle
SK8 6PZ
Job Title: Receptionist
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (term time)
Salary: NJC Scale 3: FTE is £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 (pro rata, actual salary £21, 882.00 to £22, 229.00)
Hours of work Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm, and Friday 8am - 3.30pm
Start date: As soon as possible
The St James’ Catholic High School Mission:
To ensure everyone within our school family achieves their full potential, to encourage learning and development through faith, and to strive for excellence
Applications are welcome regardless of the personal faith of the applicant, providing they are supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos
St James’ Catholic High School is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive Catholic High School which was judged by OFSTED to be a “Good” school in April 2022, with “Outstanding” Outcomes for Pupils.
The Diocese of Shrewsbury judged our school to be a “Good” Catholic school
The governors of the school wish to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and highly motivated Receptionist
Closing Date: Tuesday 16th December 2025
Interviews: Thursday 18th December 2025
Application form available to down load here
Please note a current CES application form (version 14) and the Model Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 Disclosure form must be completed for this post. CVs will not be accepted. Forms can be emailed to headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.uk
Please go to the Schools website for the full application pack link below
St James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer which is “Positive about Disabled People”. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post
St James’ Catholic High School 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 checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service
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