We are currently looking for a Maternity cover for Mondays 8:00 - 17:00 but would also welcome applications from individuals looking for additional hours or a job share 12-5pm, 4 days a week.
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: Upon Successful application
We are seeking a Receptionist at the Senior School to help us offer a warm and professional welcome to visitors at the Senior School site.
Reception Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00, 39 weeks per year, with half an hour for lunch (food provided by the school). We are currently looking for a Maternity cover for Mondays 8:00 - 17:00 but would also welcome applications from individuals looking for additional hours or a job share 12-5pm, 4 days a week.
This position will report into the PA to the Principal and be part of an administrative team of five.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Senior School reception. To represent Monkton Combe School and to support the school’s objective of providing excellent standards of customer service in all interactions with parents, pupils and visitors to the school, being a friendly and professional point of contact and always upholding the Monkton values.
Reception responsibilities:
- To warmly receive and welcome visitors, parents, suppliers, deliveries etc to Monkton;
- To administer the school policy for visitors and contractors, issue visitor passes via the Sign In app and report any breaches to the Director of Operations;
- To respond promptly to incoming calls and emails, directing them appropriately;
- To ensure the reception area is a welcoming first point of contact for all visitors, that it is tidy at all times, that brochures are well stocked and current and art work is in good order;
- To regularly read School notices and communications to ensure familiarity with routines, events, sports fixtures, news and expected visitors in order to be prepared and informative;
- To receive and dispatch post daily and issue incoming post and parcels to staff and pupils;
- To arrange the provision of flowers/plants in the Reception area;
- To manage the weekly school bus rota for pupils;
- To arrange transport (trains and taxis) for pupils and staff liaising with the finance department about recharges;
- To email parents who require airport transfers for their children prior to each half term and end of term;
- To keep records in conjunction with SSI and issue keys for School minibuses;
- To book car park spaces for visiting guests as requested;
- To register students as absent or away for medical appointments on ISAMS if notified directly by parents;
- To manage and administer the morning registration function on ISAMS daily and upload the morning registers to REACH;
- To collate all travel details for boarders, obtaining information directly from parents and guardians, ensuring boarding standards are in place.
For further information please see the Candidate Information Pack.
Safeguarding
Monkton Combe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.
How to Apply
Closing date upon successful application
You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the 'Application Page' button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively you should write to the HR department ([email protected]) enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience.
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department on 01225 721181.