Junior School Receptionist - Term Time Only + 1 week

🏫 The King's School, Chester
📍 Cheshire West and Chester⏱ Part Time
📅 Posted Today📅 Closes 3 Jun 2026🔗 Via Tes Jobs
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We are looking for a friendly, approachable and highly organised Receptionist to join our Junior School Reception team on a part-time (2.5 days), term-time only + 1 week basis. This is a key role at the heart of the Junior School, providing a warm and reassuring first point of contact for pupils, parents, colleagues and visitors. The successful candidate will play an important part in creating a welcoming and positive experience for all. What You’ll Be Doing · Provide a warm and professional first point of contact, responding to face-to-face and telephone enquiries from parents, pupils, colleagues and visitors · Support daily school operations by managing pupil attendance processes, including absentee reporting and maintaining accurate fire registers · Coordinate school clubs, including set-up, communication and the maintenance of accurate club registers · Manage incoming communications, ensuring messages, emails and information are received, prioritised and shared promptly and effectively About You We’re looking for someone who: • Highly organised, adaptable and able to stay calm in a fast-paced environment • A natural relationship builder who works positively with colleagues across the school • Previous receptionist experience is essential • Experience in a school setting is desirable, but a genuine interest in education and working with families is just as valuable Hours: 20 hours per week: Wednesdays 12pm to 4.30pm and Thursday -Friday 8.15am to 4.30pm, Term time only + 1 week Salary £11,408 per annum (Full time equivalent £25,667 per annum) For full details of our staff benefits please see our Applicant pack. Closing date 9am Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Interviews Tuesday 9th June Interviews may take place ahead of the official closing date so early applications are encouraged.

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