School Receptionist - Term Time
- Recruiter
- HORTON KIRBY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Location
- Kent
- Salary
- KR3
- Posted
- 16 Jan 2022
- Closes
- 18 Jan 2022
- Job Title
- Receptionist
- Industry Sector
- Technology
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
Start Date: February 2022
Pay: KR3
We wish to appoint a committed and enthusiastic person able to help manage a busy reception, deal with students and the public and share the varied duties of the administration team. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential, as is a good sense of humour.
A calm and professional manner is essential along with adaptability and the ability to multi-task and respect confidential information relating to staff, students and families. It is important the successful candidate can offer good communication skills and is proficient with Microsoft Office as well as SIMs.
Responsibilities and duties will be varied, as would be expected in a busy office environment, but will include reception duties, welcoming school visitors, contacting parents in regard to attendance and assisting team members in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the office. The role will also include some pastoral support for children, including the adminstering of first aid, for which training is provided.
The hours of work are 8:45am -3:30pm with a half hour lunch break, Monday-Friday (31.25 hours per week).
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School and its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check/CRB with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing Date: 31/01/2022 at 12:00
Interviews: 8th February
Information about the school
A school was first established in the village of Horton Kirby in 1857 and the present school, which combined the village schools of Horton Kirby and South Darenth, was opened by the Bishop of Tonbridge in 1970. The building consists of eleven classrooms. Adjacent to these are libraries, resource and play areas. The school hall is used for dining, assemblies, gymnastics and games. The roll is currently 284, organised into 10 classes.
The school has developed close links with the community and the Church. Parents are always welcomed into the school and many work alongside the professional staff supporting reading, maths skills, computing, cooking, etc.
We aim to provide a caring, stimulating, well disciplined atmosphere at the school. To this end staff work co-operatively and professionally together to provide for our pupils. As of February 2020, the school has been graded GOOD in all areas by OFSTED. This school also received a GOOD in our SIAMs (Church) inspection March 2016.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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