School Receptionist - Job Share, Mondays and Fridays during term time + 4 INSET days - start ASAP for initial trial period

We have an exciting new opportunity to job share the role of School Receptionist, working on Mondays and Fridays during term time.  The position will initially be offered on a trial basis for one full term, but the intention is for this to become a permanent job share arrangement.

This is a key role for the School and we are looking for a confident, friendly, professional individual who can offer a welcoming and professional first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, as well as for telephone callers. The successful candidate will manage all visitor access around the School, ensuring that safeguarding procedures are followed and necessary supporting documentation recorded and maintained. They will liaise with departments across the School regarding pupil attendance and absence, lost property, packed lunches for trips, and a whole variety of other every day and occasional school matters!  They will also undertake general administrative duties to support the HR, Admissions and Administration departments, for example helping to run interview and new staff Induction days, prospective parent and pupil days, Friends of Harrodian events, etc.

Applicants should have previous experience of working in a high-end, fast-paced, front-line, customer-facing role. They should have a proven track record of delivering a consistent level of high-quality customer service and will be able to consistently represent the School in a positive manner. It goes without saying that they will be well-presented, articulate and have an excellent telephone manner and communication skills. They will be able to prioritise tasks efficiently and calmly in a busy, vibrant environment, demonstrating the ability to work independently as well as being a true team player. Previous experience of working in a school environment would be highly advantageous, as would experience of using a school management information system (we use SIMs and Edulink).

Working days/hours:

• Mondays and Fridays during term time, i.e. 34.2 weeks per annum, plus 4 staff and Inset days (3 before the start of the Autumn Term and 1 either prior to the October half-term or the start of the Spring Term, to be agreed in advance)
• Working hours will be 07:45 to 17:00, totaling 18.50 hours per week

Pay and Holidays:

Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience. The Employee’s term-time working pattern is on a reduced level when compared to an all-year-round employee and pay and benefits are therefore calculated on a pro rata basis, with entitlements being proportionate to the amount of time worked in the year. The post-holder's statutory entitlement is to 5.6 weeks’ holiday (including all public and bank holidays). 

Benefits:

Harrodian offers a range of benefits, including free lunches during term time (for full-time staff), free annual flu jabs, a free car park (on a first come first served basis), a cycle to work scheme, free access to some of the School’s sport and leisure facilities at stipulated times, and a defined contribution pension scheme.

Founded in 1993, Harrodian is co-educational and set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds. Harrodian offers employees a friendly and welcoming work environment where standards and expectations are high.