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Job title: Receptionist
Salary: CSET 11, £25,584 FTE, £8,623 prorated
Hours: 14.5 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year (term time only + INSET)
Working days: Thursday and Friday
Working pattern: Thursday, 8.15am-4,15pm. Friday, 8.15am-3.45pm.
Contract type: Permanent
About the role
We’re looking for a part-time Receptionist to be the welcoming face and first point of contact for our busy school. You’ll manage the reception desk, greet visitors, handle calls, and keep our records and security passes running smoothly. As part of a dedicated team, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding pupils, supporting school events, and ensuring the reception area is always professional and inviting. This is a fast-paced role where no two days are the same, and your contribution will help us deliver on our Trust wide mission: a great education for every child.
About you
You’re personable, professional, and thrive in a busy environment. With at least 3 GCSEs (including Maths and English) and proven customer service experience, you bring excellent communication, organisation, and ICT skills. You can juggle tasks with ease, stay calm under pressure, and know when to use your initiative or escalate queries. A true team player, you’re flexible, detail-focused, and confident dealing with a wide range of people. Most importantly, you’ll be a positive role model who shares our values and commitment to safeguarding and supporting students.
About Us
Here at The Castle School, situated in the heart of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.
At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.
We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.
We can offer you:
1. A commitment to CPD and development of allow all staff to thrive, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust
2. Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
3. Values, ethos and vision that are lived
4. An open and honest culture
5. Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions
6. Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
7. Discounted gym membership
8. Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
9. Cycle to work scheme
10. Dedicated counselling service
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, 3rd December. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child
CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
Safeguarding Statement
CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of this commitment any job offer will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced DBS check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.