School Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
School Receptionist
36 hours per week, Monday – Saturday,
Monday - Friday 07:00-13:00
Saturday 08:00-14:00
Responsible to: Office Manager
Context
Scarisbrick Hall School is proud to have a reputation for high academic standards and staff who will go ‘above and beyond’ to secure the best possible outcomes for all students. The school is set in the beautiful setting of Scarisbrick Hall Park including woodland, lake and attractive surroundings. Scarisbrick Hall School is a member of the Independent Schools Association.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and them Disclosure & Barring Service. A full employment history is required for all applicants.
The Appointment
Responsibilities and Core Duties of the Post
· Working as part of a team, greet all visitors to the school with a smile and a warm welcome, signing visitors into and out of the premises in accordance with school policies
· Deal with incoming telephone calls quickly and efficiently, directing calls to the appropriate staff, taking clear & concise messages
. Handle peak periods in a calm manner, managing visitors to reception, incoming calls, messages via radios and the intercom
· Be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures which include child protection, health, safety & security, confidentiality, and data protection.
- Undertake office administration tasks as required and directed by the Office Manager.
. This is an all year-round post, not term time only – holidays to be taken in school holidays.
Personal Specification
Excellent communication skills including being confident to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with both children and adults
Understand and respect the principles of confidentiality and policies
Good sense of humour
Cheerful, positive, friendly personality
This role would suit someone with office/retail/front of house experience or a person willing to learn a new role with training and guidance.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.55 per hour
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 06/04/2023
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 School Receptionist roles across Scarisbrick Hall School'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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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