Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Receptionist
16 hours per week
Scale 3 Point 4-5
Actual Salary £7,837-£7,980 per annum
7.45am – 4.15pm Thursday & Fridays
Term time plus 5 Inset Days
Required 1 September 2023
Notley High School & Braintree are looking to appoint a receptionist to join our dedicated team, we are looking for someone who is highly motivated and strong team player.
The receptionist is the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and students. As the ‘face’ of the school the receptionist should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multi-task, work flexibly and have a ‘can do’ approach to work, as no two days are the same.
Duties include:
· To be the first point of contact for visitors to the school, extending a warm welcome to callers – including parents, visitors, contractors and delivery staff.
· To deal effectively with telephone calls, transferring callers to relevant staff and taking and passing on messages as required.
· To follow safeguarding procedures by issuing passes and lanyards to visitors,
We welcome applications from all interested persons who are able to fulfil the person specification and job description. The school fully supports the professional development of all staff and will provide the necessary support and training for the successful applicant.
Closing date: Monday 12th June at Midday
Interviews: week commencing 19th June 2023
Further details available from Mrs Ceri Bird by email ceri.bird@notleyhigh.com
or the school website;www.notleyhigh.com
t : school office on: 01376 556300
www.bridgeacademytrust.org
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £7,837.00-£7,890.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/06/2023
Reference ID: Reception
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist roles across Bridge Academy Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7,837 - £7,890 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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