Receptionist

Moulsham High School is a thriving, inclusive community that welcomes students, parents, staff and visitors from all backgrounds. Our ethos is for students of all abilities and backgrounds to feel valued so that they can reach their potential, not only academically but also as well-rounded individuals who are prepared for life in the modern world and can contribute positively to their local and wider communities.

We are a high performing comprehensive school where the quality of education is outstanding. 2023’s G.C.S.E. results put us in the top 16% of all schools nationally. Teaching and learning is at the heart of all we do and the professional development of our staff is a priority. Behaviour is calm and the atmosphere is productive and purposeful, making it an enjoyable place to be. 

However Moulsham High School never stands still; we are forward looking and believe that the best is yet to come. 

Moulsham High School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role: 

·        Do you have excellent administrative skills and computer literacy? 

·        Are you highly efficient and organised? 

·        Are you able to communicate clearly and assertively whilst remaining calm, and tactful? 

·        Do you have a professional, flexible and cheerful outlook plus a willingness to support other members of the administrative team as required? 

·        Opportunities for overtime, due to staff absence. 

If so, we'd like to hear from you. You will be expected to provide a high-quality service on a very busy school reception desk. 

Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to use their own initiative and manage their own workload and be able to prioritise high volumes of work. You should also have strong IT and problem-solving skills and an understanding of an educational environment and knowledge of Arbor (the school's database) would be desirable. The ability to handle calls professionally and maintain confidentiality while dealing with sensitive and personal information in an open environment is essential. 

Our Receptionists are the face of Moulsham High School. They are the first contact for any visitor including external authorities, face to face and over the phone. They carry out duties including answering the telephone and monitoring emails but the role is much more than that. Please contact us if you have any questions.   

Work Schedule:  

Part Time, Permanent

21 hours 15 mins per week, 12:15pm - 4:30pmpm Monday - Friday

Term Time + 5 inset days, 39 working weeks per year

How to Apply:  

To apply for the role, please complete the application form and recruitment monitoring form demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Moulsham High School.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to Tina Mayo, Headteachers P.A via email to tmayo@moulshamhigh.org