Job Description

APPOINTMENT OF RECEPTIONIST (part-time - 7.5 hours per week)

Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 on Friday

Term-time only (plus inset days as required)

Salary WSCC Grade 4, point 5 (25,583 per annum, pro rata, equating to

4,367.99 actual, per year)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Receptionist to join our support team.

You will act as first point of contact at the school, dealing with front line enquiries from students, staff and visitors, providing a professional and efficient reception service. The successful candidate will need excellent personnel and organisational skills and understand the responsibility of confidentiality.

Applicants must have the ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to meet conflicting demands and deadlines.

In return, we can offer you:

? A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children's education

?A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors

? A high level of professional development

? Term time only working

? Enrolment in Local Government pension

? Access to Easit card for discounted train travel

? Cycle to Work scheme

? Shared salary sacrifice pension scheme

? Discounted gym membership

?Elective car lease scheme

? Employee Assistance

? Free on-site parking

? Complimentary tea/coffee available in the staffroom (all day)

? Staff social events

The school is an equal opportunity employer and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. It is illegal to apply for a position requiring an enhanced DBS if you are on a barred list which prohibits you from working with children.

As part of our safeguarding processes for recruitment and due diligence at St Philip Howard Catholic School, we may complete an online search in addition to our standard background checks for your suitability to work within an educational setting. You will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during our search if called for interview.

HOW TO APPLY

Further details about this vacancy, and method of application, can be found on the vacancies page of the school's website: www.sphcs.co.uk.

Closing date for applications: 9am on 11 December 2025

Interviews: 17 December 2025

Starting date: ASAP

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE POST

1. Provide a warm welcome to all visitors and maintain the reception area of the school in good order, ensuring the area is clean and tidy at all times

2. Answer all incoming telephone calls, dealing with queries where applicable and passing them on to others where appropriate.

3. Contact pupils as requested by parents/carers and school staff.

4. Open the incoming mail and distribute via staff pigeon holes

5. Ensure that an up to date prospectus, curriculum outline and other relevant documentation (i.e
Health & Safety) is available at all times in the reception area.

6. Ensure visitors to the school have a legitimate reason for being on the premises and call for back up if uncertain

7. Input data onto the SIMS system as requested

8. Be aware of fire alarm arrangements and notify visitors of procedure as necessary

9. Organise School Prom

10. Organise School Photos

11. Assist with hospitality arrangements for the school

12. Provide administrative/clerical support

13. To undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade as and when required by
SLT

14 To support the school directly and/or indirectly in the fulfilment of its Catholic mission, and to identify with our Catholic/Christian ethos and behavioural standards.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.26 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/12/2025