Advert
1. 37 hours per week, 38 weeks/year (TTO)
2. Start Date – September/ October 2025
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our school office administration team as our receptionist.
As our receptionist, you will play a vital role as the link between parents/carers and visitors, and the school. You will have day to day contact with the Headteacher, staff, pupils, parents and Governors, as well as staff from Swale Academies Trust, other agencies, other schools, the local community and representatives of a wide variety of goods and services.
The successful candidate will have:
3. A good standard of education, with English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
4. Experience of working in a very fast paced office where the ability to prioritise workload is key
5. Experience of working and supporting within a team
6. Good literacy and numeracy skills
7. Ability to communicate effectively
8. Good interpersonal skills
9. Work efficiently and accurately, with excellent attention to detail.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Potential candidates with children who are of (or are approaching) secondary school age, may be interested to know that children of our staff are given priority in our Admissions Policy.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
10. Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
11. Enhanced Maternity Pay
12. Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
13. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
14. Access to training and development
15. On-site Parking
16. Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
17. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
18. Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.