Job Description

Rossall School is among the most successful and prestigious independent boarding and day schools in the North West with flourishing pupil numbers.

With an enticing and highly aspirational culture, Rossall School is offering opportunities for exceptional educators to come and work with supremely talented, inspiring and compassionate professionals to teach our hard working, ambitious and delightful pupils.

We are seeking a friendly and organised

Receptionist

to be the first point of contact for our visitors, students and parents. This is a part-time job share position.

The successful candidate should have experience of reception or administration and possess excellent customer service skills.

Previous experience of a school environment would be ideal but not essential.

Job Purpose

To co-manage the school Reception ensuring an excellent level of customer service is provided to students, parents and visitors.

Main Responsibilities:

The smooth day to day running of the Reception providing excellent customer service to students, parents and visitors Opening and closing the Reception area Answering the telephone in a timely manner and transferring calls, taking messages or dealing with queries Greeting visitors and ensuring the correct sign in procedure is followed Receiving / logging parcels and deliveries and ensuring they are either sent to the recipient or the recipient is informed they have arrived Dealing with the outgoing post including franking, special deliveries and international tracked post as required Input missing/ absent/ late students / students leaving early onto the system and informing the relevant people The distribution of mini bus keys (if required) Assist with data checking to ensure the correct information is held by the school Deal with three school general email addresses and ensure queries are passed to the right person Manage lost property Assist with communications to parents

Other

Cover Reception as required for additional days that fall on a weekend, eg. Open Days, Prize Day Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, relating all concerns to the appropriate person. Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Attend and participate in relevant meetings and training as required Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Ad hoc administration
The position is part-time, all year round. Holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus 8 Bank Holidays.

This is a job share role. The Receptionists alternate one week of mornings and one week of afternoons. The hours are as follows:

Morning shift:

7.30am - 1.00pm Monday to Friday in term time

9.00am - 12.30pm every second Saturday during term time

8.00am - 11.45am Monday to Friday out of term time

4 weeks out of term time 8.00am - 3.30pm to cover other Receptionist holidays

Afternoon shift:

12.30pm - 6.00pm Monday to Friday in term time

9.00am - 12.30pm every second Saturday during term time

11.45am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday out of term time

4 weeks out of term time 8.00am - 3.30pm to cover other Receptionist holidays

At Rossall we provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our culture. We employ motivated people who work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and vision statements, and long-term plans for the future.

In addition to providing a great place to work, we offer a generous remuneration package to colleagues which includes:

Membership of the school contributory pension scheme Free meal and refreshments during term-time Free parking on site Medical centre on site during term time Free use of the School swimming pool, gymnasium and sports facilities A generous discount on the School fees of employees' children attending the School (except the Nursery)

Further details of the post can be found on the website www.rossall.org.uk

To apply, please

complete the application form on the School website

. Your referees should include your current or most recent employer and your application should clearly outline your suitability for the role with reference to the and Person Specification.

Closing date: Monday 11th August 2025

Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online check will also be conducted.

The School's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here:

https://rossall.org.uk/policies/

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 17,712.00 per year

Expected hours: 27.25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2025