Job Description

Job Details

Salary:

Grade 4, point 5 : 4,368 per annum

Contract Type:

Permanent, term-time only

Working Pattern:

8am-4pm on Friday

Location:

St Philip Howard Catholic School, Barnham

Interviews:

17 December 2025

What we offer:

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

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:

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.

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

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

Open the incoming mail and distribute via staff pigeon holes.

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.

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

Input data onto the SIMS system as requested.

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

Assist with hospitality arrangements for the school.

Provide administrative/clerical support.

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

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.

Further Information

St Philip Howard Catholic School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to

jinglis@sphcs.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01243 558205

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01430.



Job Reference: SCHO01430