Permanent, 16 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)
Weekly working hours - 07:30 to 16:00 Tuesday and Thursday
Cams Hill School is seeking to appoint a warm, efficient, and proactive
Receptionist and First Aid Cover
to join our supportive administrative team. This is a vital front-of-house role that serves as the first point of contact for the school and provides essential first aid cover to support the health and wellbeing of our students and staff.
As a key member of the administration team, you will welcome visitors, manage a range of enquiries, and help ensure smooth day-to-day operations at our busy reception desk. You will also deliver first aid as needed, manage the school's medical room, and maintain accurate records.
The successful candidate will:
Understanding of safeguarding (training will be provided)
Be approachable, professional, and caring, with a calm and reassuring manner
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrate sound administrative experience and confidence with IT systems
Hold (or be willing to complete) a valid First Aid at Work qualification
Be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and remain composed under pressure
Show a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Key Responsibilities:
Welcoming and assisting visitors, parents, staff, and pupils in person, on the phone, and via email
Maintaining the reception area and ensuring a professional first impression of the school
Providing first aid assistance and supporting students' health needs
Maintaining medical supplies, records, and incident logs
Supporting administrative tasks including attendance, communication, and data entry
Liaising with school staff, parents/carers, and external agencies as required
About the School
Cams Hill School is a state comprehensive secondary school that has high quality teaching and learning opportunities along with a deep and embedded strong academic drive. These elements, coupled with a phenomenal co-curricular programme of activities, engage, challenge, inspire and develop highly qualified, confident, resilient individuals.
We are extremely proud of our school. It is a special place to learn and work and, at Cams Hill, it is definitely the people that make the place: pupils, staff; parents and carers. All staff are part of a culture of trust, autonomy, parity, respect and are regularly recognised for their contributions. All staff complete annual performance management reviews with the opportunity to receive progression through the pay scale and the potential to receive remuneration for exceptional performance.
Cams Hill School recognises the benefits derived from investing in our staff, and there are a number of additional benefits available to all staff:
Local Government Pension Scheme
Professional development opportunities
Free parking for all staff
Access to School Dining with Chef Manager
Free use of the Fitness Suite
Annual Flu Jabs offered via the onsite welfare team
If you would like to be part of a school which develops pupils to be positive contributors to society, and which values its staff, we would very much like to hear from you.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the closing date. Applications must be submitted via MyNewTerm using the following link https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137538/EDV-2025-CHS-75089
Closing date: midday, Wednesday 04 June 2025
Interviews are expected to take place 18 June 2025
Headteacher: Ian Hudson, Shearwater Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8AH
The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: 9,197.00-9,320.00 per year
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/06/2025
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