Receptionist

Role: Receptionist

Contract Type: Part time, Permanent 

Hours: 37 hours per week 9am - 5pm, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus inset days)

Salary:  Scale 3, Points 5 - 6 £24790 - £25183 FTE (actual salary £21253 - £21590)

Closing Date: 13th January 2025 at 12pm Midday

We are looking for a candidate who:

We are looking for a candidate who ideally has school experience, experience of working in a fast pace environment. Duties include but are not limited to:

• To be the first point of contact for both telephone and face to face enquiries and take messages where appropriate. 

• To ensure school security arrangements are always complied with, including the issue of visitor’s badges and signing of the visitors’ book. 

• To accept and sign for deliveries as appropriate. 

• To provide hospitality for visitors to the school. 

• Calling the on-call teacher to go to requested classrooms.

• Calls to parents/carers at the request of teachers. 

• Trouble shooting problems/issues for parents. 

• Logging of spare classroom keys used by supply and other teachers. 

• To monitor the CCTV. 

• In the absence of the First Aider, to liaise with parents regarding pupils sickness/injury. 

• To assist with visits from nurse, dentist etc. 

• To assist with the general welfare of pupils. 

• To pass on monies/lunches/messages etc via the monitor to students. 

• To assist with the programme for Year 6 transition 

• To undertake typing and word processing as required. 

• To undertake filing, photocopying and reprographic work as required. 

• To be responsible for the sorting and distributing of incoming post and the sending of outgoing post, including the purchase of stamps and crediting of the franking machine. • To provide general clerical support as required. 

• To offer support to teachers for various things including locating teachers, students etc. 

• Accessing and updating information on the SIMS system for telephone numbers and contact details. 

• Upkeep of on-call folder. Photocopying and distributing completed forms. Finance: • To collect and issue receipts for other monies as required, including school uniform, trips and photographs. 

• To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager. 

• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace • Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy 

• The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment 

• The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Principal to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP. 

Contact us: For more information about the school, or to have an informal discussion, please contact the school office on 01245 943400. 

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to: 

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.  

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.