Job Overview
11 – 16, mixed, NOR – 1230
Lead Receptionist
Start date: September 2025.
37 Hours per week. 8.00hrs – 16:00hrs to include a 30minute unpaid break
Term Time only to include INSET Days
Grade 6 Point 9 actual starting salary £22,752.37
Are you confident with good communication skills both personally and on the telephone?
Do you enjoy working in a busy environment dealing with people and changing situations yet remaining welcoming, efficient and calm?
Do you want to lead a friendly, enthusiastic, and committed team in a successful, comprehensive school?
Do you have First Aid experience or willing to be trained?
Do you have good interpersonal skills with the ability to make the right judgements in sensitive situations?
All staff can access a 30% discount on memberships at Freedom Leisure
Downlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. This is not part of the short listing process itself, and you will get a chance to address any issues of concern that some up during the search, at interview.
Closing date for applications is 09:00hrs Friday 11th July 2025 with interviews being held soon after.
An application form and further details can be downloaded from our website http://www.downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk under “Information – Vacancies” or from our Recruitment Officer sjohnson@downlands.org #J-18808-Ljbffr