Job Description

Introduction to the Role

We are looking to appoint an efficient and well-organised Receptionist to provide comprehensive and efficient front-of-house reception services, as well as administrative support. The Receptionist will act as the first point of contact for the School and will also provide administrative support ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience of working in a similar role. Excellent verbal and written communication are essential, as well as flexibility, attention to detail, and complete discretion at all times.

You will also have a strong interest in staff wellbeing and seek to quickly build positive relationships with all staff, encouraging staff retention and achievement. This is a fast-paced and operational role, and you will need to be extremely organised and used to juggling many different priorities.

This is a full-time, year-round appointment with a competitive salary and benefits package. The hours of work in term time are 12.15pm – 5:30pm with reduced hours during school holidays when Reception has reduced opening times (9:00am – 12:30pm). The salary is competitive, dependent on experience and will be discussed at the interview.

Process of Application:

Along with this pack, you should have received a copy of the application form, which you are asked to complete in full and as accurately as possible, paying attention to the Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Zoe Fazackerley, the HR Officer, who will be delighted to assist you.

Telephone: 01932 234920

E-mail:  hr@hallifordschool.co.uk

Completed application forms, together with a supporting letter of application (no more than one side of A4) should be e-mailed to the HR Officer to arrive no later than 12 noon, Friday 2nd February 2024. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date. Please note that initial interviews will be held online at this stage.

On the day of interviews, all applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity and address along with any original certificates pertaining to their qualifications. Full details regarding the interview day will be sent to those candidates on the shortlist.

Following the interview, the successful applicant will be invited to accept the position by telephone, but only once a contract has been agreed and signed will unsuccessful applicants be informed. All applicants should be aware that this is a normal part of our selection procedure and should make no assumptions based upon a short delay.

Disclosure and other pre-employment checks

Halliford School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students at the School. Therefore, this appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This will give details of all spent and unspent convictions and other recordable matters. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available from the HR Officer. The supplied references will be taken up, and the School may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications. A medical questionnaire will be required to be completed by the successful candidate.