School Receptionist
- Wiltshire Council
- Part Time
- Chippenham
- £24,404 - £25,183 (pro rata)
Job Description
Salary: Grade D £24,404 - £25,183 (pro rata)
Hours of work: 37 hours per week or 19 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time option avaliable for the right candidate/s) Term Time Only (including staff training days)
Contract type: Permanent or Part Time (please state preference)
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Kington St Michael CE Primary School for further information.
A bit about us:
Kington St Michael CE Primary School is a happy and popular school in an attractive rural setting, where expectations are high and the school atmosphere, welcoming and happy. We are a small school, with 135 children on roll. We were recently inspected by OFSTED in February 2025, resulting in good and outstanding outcomes. We also received a wonderful inspection report during our visit from SIAMS in 2024.
All about the role:
We are seeking to appoint a cheerful, well-organised and hardworking, School Receptionist, to join our busy school office.
The successful candidate will be confident in providing a first point of contact for the school, welcoming visitors and liaising closely with staff, pupils and parents and should be committed to our inclusive and welcoming ethos. Applicants need to have inter-personal skills and be capable of responding flexibly to day-to-day pressures.
You will need to be able to work as part of our dedicated and happy team and have a sense of humour. As a School Receptionist you will work under the direction of our Headteacher and School Business Manager and will be required to carry out general office duties including:
- Word processing a range of documents e.g. correspondence, newsletters and policies
- Acting as a receptionist, dealing with telephone and in-person visitors, parent enquiries and deliveries
- Photocopying work required by teachers, and work required by the Headteacher
- Maintaining accurate records on the school management information system
- Receiving payments for trips, photographs and donations
- Banking duties
- Overseeing the organisation of class and school trips
- Managing the school diary and preparing the weekly diary sheet for all staff
- Provide minor First Aid treatment, as required (subject to having received training)
Previous experience of working in a school environment and of using SIMS is preferable but not essential. We are looking for someone who is kind, cheerful, well organised and willing to learn.
This role is integral to the continued success of our school. Please read the person specification and job description (available on application) for further information.
Find out more and apply:
For further information and an application pack, please phone the school office on 01249 750454 or by email to head@ksm.wilts.sch.uk For further information about our school please look on our school website www.ksmschool.co.uk.
To apply, please download the application formand click the 'apply now' button below to upload your completed application form, Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered.
Closing date (and time): Wednesday 23rd April 2025 @ 12noon
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 28th April 2025
Commencement date: Monday 2nd June 2025 (we can be flexible for the right candidate)
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
