Receptionist & Exams Administrator

Receptionist & Exams Administrator

Salary: Grade 3 Scale point 5, actual salary: £20,771.25

Hours: 37hrs pw, Monday to Thursday 8.00am–4.00pm, Friday 8.00am–3.30pm

Term time plus 5 days

Are you an adaptable, quick-thinker who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys collaborating as part of a team? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Receptionist & Exams Administrator at our school—a position where you will serve as the welcoming face of our community.

We are seeking a professional who is calm under pressure, highly organised, and committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Strong communication and administrative skills are essential for this role, along with a proactive, flexible attitude. Proficiency in IT is required, and familiarity with SIMS (School Information Management System) is desirable; however, full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team in a varied and rewarding position. If you are ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our school, we would love to hear from you!

We are a co-educational school starting from September 2024 for Year 7 (with boys in Years 8-11) and a co-educational Sixth Form. The school has a newly refurbished subject block and subsequently every classroom across the school now has a ViewSonic interactive screen. In addition, we have invested in our all facilities across the school: new heating system reducing our carbon footprint, revamped technology including food room, whole school repainted, new interactive whiteboards, in addition to sporting facilities; upgraded our indoor swimming pool, invested in our sports hall and conditioning centre, all weather pitches: MUGA, an all-weather football dome and our new performance and conditioning centre of excellence, available to both staff and students. Academically the school has a positive progress measure and the students achieve above national average. Our curriculum is clearly mapped and was a strong “good” as part of our Ofsted 2021.

To get a glimpse of our vibrant school community and facilities, check out our school video [here], showcasing our students, staff, and the dynamic environment you'll be a part of.

The Forest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance being received.

For all information, please visit the school website, and to apply please complete the Support Staff Application Form returning it to mailto:recruitment@forest.academy. Unfortunately, CVs will not be accepted.

The Interview Process 

If selected, the interview process will test and assess your fulfilment of the requirements for this position. The interview process will include consideration of your suitability to work with children and the interview panel will ask questions on safeguarding children/young people. 

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will be ongoing up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, the advert may close early.

The school will complete online searches on all shortlisted candidates and reserves the right to do so on receipt of all applications.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is Monday, 13th January 2025 at midday.

It is our normal procedure to request references on shortlisted candidates prior to interview.