Job Description

The Corsham School

Wiltshire

Salary:

NJC Grade D Points 5-6 - salary 8,351 to 8,484 (12.85 to 13.05 per hour)

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

07 September 2025

Apply by:

5 September 2025

Job overview

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Start date: As possible

Hours/weeks: 14.5 hours per week (Thurs 8.00am to 4pm, Fri 8.00am to 3.30pm) Term-Time only plus TD days, 39 weeks per annum

The Corsham School Academy Group is seeking to appoint a School Receptionist to work as part of our school office team. The successful applicant will be a confident and clear communicator, with extensive administrative experience and IT skills.





Experience of working within an education setting would be desirable. You must be able to handle a variety of tasks quickly, efficiently, and calmly, including operating a large volume of phone calls and be able to deal with competing deadlines.

The role requires someone who has the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and has good administrative skills. Good personal presentation, a friendly disposition, and a willingness to participate in school life are considered important qualities for this position.





As part of our Induction Programme, full training will be provided as required and the successful candidate should be willing to undergo First Aid training.

This will be a rewarding role for the successful candidate, as you will be joining a well-established, supportive teams that make a real impact on our school.

The successful candidate will have:

Excellent communication skills. Previous administrative experience. Well-developed ICT skills including Microsoft office packages, especially Excel, Word and Outlook. Good organisational skills to be able to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

The School

The Corsham School is part of a small Multi Academy Trust serving the market town of Corsham and surrounding villages. It is situated in North Wiltshire, on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, 8 miles from Bath and within easy reach of the M4.


The Corsham School is a 'Good' School where 'Pupils prosper as a result of the high expectations the school has of their achievement and conduct'.


Ofsted Sept 2025

The Corsham School offers:

Enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking students with excellent attitudes to learning. A caring and supportive department, staff body and wider school community. A commitment to professional development and career progression opportunities. A full programme of induction and support; we are committed to staff well- being, and we are a very happy school where staff morale is high. Benefits.
As part of the remuneration package, The Corsham School Academy Group offers excellent Employee Benefits, including a Contributory Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle to Work Scheme, together with discounts on High Street shopping, Cinema Tickets, and Holidays.

Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply via the application form. A separate letter (no more than two sides A4) addressed to the Headteacher should indicate how your qualifications and experience make you a suitable candidate for this post.

Please download and complete the Application Form, and return it to the school via email to: headssecretary@corsham.wilts.sch.uk

Closing Date: 11am, Friday 5 September 2025.

Interviews: will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

The Corsham School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All appointments are subject to the school receiving two satisfactory references, one of which will include the current/last employer. This appointment is also subject to the provision of relevant documents to the school proving a legal right to work in the UK, clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service of an enhanced check for regulated activity, and confirmation of professional qualifications. On acceptance of a job offer, a pre-employment health check will be completed. The appointment is conditional on all of the above checks being satisfactory.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

It is an offence to apply for a role within regulated activity if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

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About

The Corsham School

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The Corsham School

The Tynings, Corsham
Wiltshire
SN13 9DF
United Kingdom

+44 1249 713284

The Corsham School is an 11-18 comprehensive academy with just over 1100 students. We are situated in the beautiful Wiltshire market town of Corsham, within easy reach of Chippenham and Bath, and draw students from within the town and its many surrounding villages.



We aim to maximise potential as we continually strive to develop this school to be the best of the best. We will not stop our programme of continuous improvement.



Our academic reputation is a great source of pride; however our emphasis on developing the whole person is a fundamental part of the education we provide. As a school we promote individuality, independence and creativity. We emphasise social, cultural, moral and spiritual development and we pride ourselves on developing responsible, tolerant, global, 21st century citizens.



"Pupils prosper as a result of the high expectations the school has of their achievement and conduct". (Ofsted Jan 2025)



"The school makes sure pupils, especially pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and disadvantaged pupils, progress well". (Ofsted Jan 2025)



"Pupils value the way in which the school provides support for their emotional and physical welfare". (Ofsted Jan 2025)



"The school provides many ways for pupils and students to develop their talents and interests". (Ofsted Jan 2025)



"The school has designed a well-sequenced curriculum for pupils and students to learn. In the sixth form, the school has considered the range and relevance of courses offered. This ensures there is a broad range of subjects offered". (Ofsted Jan 2025)



"The school is ambitious for pupils to have a love of books. Staff promote reading widely, such as through use of a regular tutor reading programme". (Ofsted Jan 2025)



"The expectations for behaviour are managed well by the school. As a result, the school culture is positive". (Ofsted Jan 2025)



"Pupils enjoy coming to school". (Ofsted Jan 2025)



"Students and pupils make a strong contribution to the decisions the school makes".



"The school make sure pupils experience a well-thought-out careers programme from Year 7 onwards". (Ofsted Jan 2025)



"The school takes decisions that are in the best interests of the pupils. It communicates its vision clearly with staff, parents and carers and pupils". (Ofsted Jan 2025)

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