Receptionist - Part Time (Mornings)
Downe House
West Berkshire
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- £13,316 per annum (£22,971 FTE) inclusive of holiday pay
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 July 2024
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Receptionist to join our front-of-house administration team.
Working mornings, your role will be to provide a friendly and professional welcome to Downe House visitors both in person and over the phone.
As an experienced Receptionist, you will be able to handle a variety of tasks that the morning Reception needs to undertake such as morning registration, preparing tour packs and manging the lost property system!
Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and databases will be advantageous – but training will be given.
You will be required to work during term time plus 9 weeks during holiday periods and up to 5 Saturday mornings to provide registration for parental events.
Hours: 08:30 - 13:15, Monday to Friday, 43 weeks per year
Salary: £13,316 per annum (actual) - pay review pending
We recognise that our staff are key to our success, and we offer a supportive working environment, with competitive terms and conditions and a wide range of opportunities for continuous professional development. We provide an induction programme for all new staff as well as a Pension Scheme, free parking, meals on duty, and excellent working conditions.
For further details, please visit our website www.downehouse.net. Alternatively, please call 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 1 July 2024
You will need to save the application form to your device before completing. Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt.
We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for a visa.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.
At Downe House, we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Attached documents
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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