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Receptionist

George Heriot's School

Edinburgh, City of

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
7 May 2021

Job overview

Receptionist

Part-Time; Permanent; Term-Time Only Position

£18,675 - £20,682 FTE 


We are seeking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic Receptionist to assist with a range of receptionist and administrative activities within our busy school office. 

Our office team are situated within the Main Reception area at the heart of the school campus and as such, serve as a central point of reference and contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors to the school.

Full details about the role and requirements are contained within the Job Description link below.

The position will commence as soon as possible.

Hours: Hours of work will be Monday to Friday; 1pm-5pm; 20 hours per week

Salary: The actual salary for the role, based on part-time; term-time only hours, will be £9,567-£10,592 per annum, dependent on experience.  


Working for Heriot’s

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued.  The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of our school, so distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded our school. 

Our staff survey in 2019 reported that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for all of our people.  This aim is reflected in the package we offer, which, for Support Staff, in addition to basic salary, includes:

• Enhanced holiday allowance (37 days minimum)

• Generous pension scheme

• Family friendly policies

• Membership of our Employee Assistance Programme, including a 24/7 counselling service and a range of online health and wellbeing resources 

• Access to our Staff Rewards scheme, offering a range of services and benefits including supermarket vouchers, high street discounts and restaurant deals

• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development

• Travel to work schemes

• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)

• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community 

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, which is committed to upholding the ethos of our school and, as an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community


How to Apply:

Full details of the position and how to apply are available on the Vacancies section of the Heriot’s website.


Closing Date for Applications is noon on Friday 7th May 2021


Additional Information

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. 

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that there is no parking on our campus.

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463

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About George Heriot's School

The Sunday Times 'Scottish Independent School of the Decade'.

George Heriot's http://www.george-heriots.com  is one of Scotland's leading Independent Schools for girls and boys at Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels. We provide a quality education at our historic site beside Edinburgh Castle.

For over 350 years George Heriot’s School http://www.george-heriots.com  has served as one of Scotland’s most distinguished schools. Today, it flourishes as an independent co-educational day school. Children between 4 and 18, from in and around the city of Edinburgh, form a vibrant school community. Together with staff, parents, governors, alumni, and friends, Heriot’s pupils hold true to the vision of Founder George Heriot.

The school seeks to provide a caring, well-disciplined education. We encourage responsibility, a desire for excellence, and a love of learning. George Heriot’s School welcomes children from all backgrounds. Each child comes with different gifts, and contributes in different ways.

Heriot's aims to provide a supportive, mutually respectful and well-disciplined learning environment which is holistic in approach and encourages positive attitudes, a striving for excellence and a lasting appreciation for learning amongst our pupils. Through our academic curriculum and our vast range of extra-curricular activities, we want our pupils to make the most of their opportunities for self-development and discovery of their full potential.  Our boys and girls leave ready for the next stage of their lives – confident but not conceited; socially aware; ready to study and work.  They love their School.

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