Receptionist

Our School

TGGS is a girls’ 11-18 selective Academy in Torquay, Devon. Achievement is consistently high and TGGS has maintained its position as one of the top 20 state girls' schools in the country for both progress and achievement. 

Our vision is to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives. Our Single Academy Trust is founded on the core values which apply to all our community: equality; open minded; kindness; collaboration; and well-being.

The school has a long history of success with committed and dedicated students, staff and Trustees at the heart of the community. You would be joining an outstanding school, with dedicated, professional and hardworking staff and wonderful students.  

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our academy as Receptionist. You will be responsible for maintaining a professional and welcoming reception area, undertaking reception duties such as welcoming visitors, managing post, receiving deliveries, handling telephone enquiries and other administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, with strong interpersonal skills and IT literacy and able to multitask and prioritise workload in an environment with frequent interruptions.

This is a permanent role for 37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year. The actual salary for this role is £18,639 - £18,979 per annum. Working hours to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information. If you would like to discuss the role or visit the school before applying, please contact Sarah Forster, Headteacher via lrumbelow@tggsacademy.org (Headteacher’s PA). For queries relating to the application process, please contact our HR department via personnel@tggsacademy.org.

To Apply 

Please complete the TES application form via the ‘Quick Apply’ button below, including in your supporting statement why you are the best candidate for the role along with describing your skills and experience. 

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on Wednesday 8th November 2023 with interviews to be held shortly after the closing date.

TGGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, references will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and online searches will be completed. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service and other employment checks. TGGS promotes equal opportunities for staff and students.