Receptionist

Our Receptionists currently share the School Office with the Attendance Officer.

This role is part-time, working Monday to Wednesday during term time and on INSET days plus two weeks. The hours of work are 8:00am to 4.00pm.

The successful candidate will:

• Join a forward-looking, high achieving school where staff work together as a strong team
• Be professional with excellent communication and administration skills 

Main purposes of the job (in collaboration with co-receptionist)

• Ensuring all safeguarding procedures are always adhered to for all visitors, staff and students arriving and leaving site.
• To be the first point of contact for all parents, pupils and visitors, providing a warm and friendly yet professional service 
• To respond to all incoming calls promptly and relevant mailbox queries in a timely manner
• Keeping the reception and stock room area clean and presentable, adhering to GDPR
• To provide administrative support to the wider team, including data entry for student’s attendance, filing student records and using relevant software
• To manage and create efficient systems for lost property returns and removal
• Manage the visitor and staff car parking data
• To act as First Aider, when required
• Handing over to the co-receptionist for smooth running of the office

What we offer:

• An aspirational vision of education
• A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity for national qualifications • A welcoming, friendly and supportive environment
• A school that has wellbeing as a high priority for students and staff
• Benefits including a two-week October half term holiday, eye care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room and staff events at the end of each term and an Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on a variety of matters

The school is a 20-minute walk from Wallington Station. London Victoria is approximately a 30-minute journey by Southern trains. The school is also within easy commuting range of South London and Surrey.

Key Application Dates:

• Shortlisting Date - Monday 6th January 
• Interview Date - Thursday 9th and Friday 10th January 2025
• Start Date - End of Jan/ beginning of February

Our commitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.