Receptionist

Job Title:             Receptionist

Location:       Wessex Lodge School, Frome

Salary:         £10,285.87 per annum

Hours:                22.5 hours per week

Contract:             Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Receptionist to join our fantastic team at Wessex Lodge School. 

The School Receptionist is the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and children. As the ‘face’ of the school the receptionist should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multitask, work flexibly across 2 sites (Frome and Maiden Bradley) and have a ‘can-do’ approach to work, as no two days are the same.

The receptionist is also required to assist the admin team with various administrative tasks, requiring a good level of IT skills.

Essential criteria

• Good practical knowledge and experience of working in an office environment
• Practical experience of telephone network systems, word processing programmes, & other related computers systems including E-mail
• Attainment of GCSE qualifications or equivalent to include Maths and English
• Good typing and word processing skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Good oral and written skills
• Good communication and organisational skills

Must have a full UK driving license. Will be expected to work across both sites. Frome and Maiden Bradley.

About us

Wessex Lodge School comprises of three main sites: Wessex Lodge School, the main school where classroom-based activities take place; The Arc, which is mainly for the younger children and Triskele Farm, an alternative provision which is Care farm around 20 minutes’ drive from the main site. We have grown to support 40 students, aged 8-18. The majority of these students are day placements. Each student has individual needs based on developmental challenges, Social Emotional Mental Health difficulties or Autism. We support them using individual plans and the THRIVE approach.

The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!

Why join Acorn Education & Care?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.