Receptionist at Telferscot Primary School

School Receptionist  

Part - time, 22.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Scale 4 -   points 7 - 10

We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, professional and motivated Receptionist to join our wonderful TelferTeam.  The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a school office, strong communication skills and will understand that safeguarding and confidentiality are an essential part of this role. The candidate will be able to use their initiative, have strong IT skills and will ideally have experience of using SIMS.

Telferscot is a Lambeth community school, located between Balham and Streatham, and is two-form entry plus a nursery rated Outstanding at our last inspection in 2014. We are very proud of our school, which is warm and welcoming as soon as you enter. We have high expectations of our children, who come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we achieve high standards in both learning and behaviour. We pride ourselves on being a creative school and provide lots of opportunities for children to develop and grow their interests and skills.

We value the diversity in our community and are committed to having a workforce that reflects this. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in social inequalities and their potential impact on education; be able to think creatively and innovatively; be keen to learn new skills; be committed to anti-racist practice and contributing to meaningful change. Applicants from racial and ethnic minority groups, and those with lived experience of social disadvantage/injustice, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Telferscot Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

You can download and complete the application form by visiting our website:  www.telferscot.co.uk/Job-Opportunities/  

Please send completed applications via email to Hannah Martin, School Business Manager - sbm@telferscot.co.uk  

Please only submit your completed application form, we will not consider CV applications. When writing about your experience in your personal statement, please refer to the job description and person specification. 

Deadline for applications is midday Monday 6th December 2021 

If shortlisted, you will be contacted by 4pm on Tuesday 7th December 2021 

Interviews will take place on Friday 10th December 2021