Receptionist

Glebe School is an outstanding secondary special school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and complex needs, including autistic spectrum disorders.  

We are looking to recruit a front-of-house Receptionist. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in welcoming visitors to our school, whilst having safeguarding our school community at the forefront of what they do. The receptionist will be part of the business team, ensuring reception function (including diary management) runs smoothly on a day to day basis. There are very busy periods where you will need to work well under pressure and prioritise tasks and deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail.

The salary for this role is: NJC Scale 3, points 4-6   £22,179 - £22,983 FTE (actual starting salary £17,806). You will work from 8am to 4pm, term time only. Support staff have a 39 weeks per year contract, with the hours worked over 38 weeks.  

Staff must attend occasional INSET training on Tuesdays/Thursdays after school (dates known in advance), to make up a 39-week term time only contract; worked over 38 weeks to allow for a two- week autumn half term. 

We expect our School Receptionist to have:

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

• A warm and welcoming, yet professional manner towards visitors, colleagues and pupils at all times

• A commitment to contributing to the positive ethos and strategic direction of the school

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• An enthusiastic and motivated approach

In return, we can offer you:

• A well-being day every year

• A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities;

• Appropriate training and continuing professional development

• A supportive SLT; positive professional relationships

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits in a school with a strong commitment to staff well-being  

For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.glebe.bromley.sch.uk or contact the school at recruitment@glebe.bromley.sch.uk for an application pack.

Completed applications must be received by 9am on Thursday 14th July 2022. Interviews will take place shortly after.  

The Specialist Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and satisfactory pre-employment checks will be required for this post. CVs will not be accepted. 

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.