Reception Administrator

PART-TIME RECEPTION ADMINISTRATOR

Leicester Grammar Junior School is a selective, co-educational independent day school of just over 400 pupils aged 3-11; it is today larger than at any time in its history. It is highly regarded across Leicestershire and children are drawn from a wide catchment area.

PART TIME RECEPTION ADMINISTRATOR

We are seeking to recruit a part-time school Reception Administrator. The post-holder will be in central hub of school; working closely with Headteacher to ensure the office operations which support the school are seamless. The role is integral to the school office and will involve working as a front-facing person of the school’s reception, collating the school attendance, undertaking general administration tasks, working directly to the Headteacher and other senior leaders of the school as well as covering for the Headteacher’s PA when not in school.

This role is being advertised for three days (preferably Wednesday to Friday) per week for 22.5 hours per week, term time plus one week of INSET days and two further weeks on a fixed term basis until 31/08/2022. 

The successful candidate will be well supported by experienced and knowledgeable colleagues and Junior School team. Annual salary would be £11,215, or part thereof until the end of the contract. 

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit www.lgs-junior.org.uk/vacancies for an information pack and application form.

A completed application form accompanied by a covering letter addressed to Lyn Harding (HR and Compliance Manager, Leicester Grammar School Trust), should reach the school as soon as possible, and no later than 9.00am on Tuesday 30 November 2021. Applications should be emailed to recruitment@leicestergrammar.org.uk 

Interviews will take place during the following week. However, be aware that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so interested candidates are therefore advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found. 

Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in its recruitment procedures. Successful candidates for posts are required to undergo safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.