Fairfield High School is seeking to recruit a part-time Receptionist. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Receptionist to join our team and ensure the smooth running of the Reception areas and provide a warm and welcoming front of house for visitors, parents students and members of the public. This post is for two days per week, working Thursdays and Fridays from 8.30am – 4.30pm (15 hours per week) term time only plus 2 Inset days, inclusive of an unpaid 30 minute lunch break. Salary will be paid at point 5 rising to point 7, full time equivalent is £25,583 - £26,403 per annum – actual salary for 15 hours per week will be £8,829.37 up to £9,112.38 per annum. The successful candidate will: • Have excellent communication skills • Have strong interpersonal and organisational skills • Have excellent IT skills, especially Word, Excel and Outlook • Be able to prioritise and meet deadlines • Be proactive • Be able to work independently and within a team • Be reliable and flexible • Be able to work in a calm and professional manner • Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children within the school Working in a busy reception environment, you will need to manage telephone calls, in person visitors to the school, radio calls and emails. Training will be given. In return we can offer: • Clear on-boarding and professional development plans, including coaching. There are opportunities to share good practice within the Trust • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme • Cycle to work scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Free parking We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Safeguarding Statement: Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.