Receptionist

The Role

Receptionist - Administrator

Part time – a minimum of 13 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)

LPT4: salary range £20,020-£21,551 (based on a full time week)

Required from January 2023

We are seeking an enthusiastic, welcoming and professional Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our students, parents and the wider school community. The successful candidate will manage the smooth running of the George Abbot School Reception and effectively support administrative duties in the wider school office.  

The successful candidate will:

·        Have a polite and warm telephone manner

·        Have sound IT skills; experience using SIMS.net would be an advantage, but not essential

·        Have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills

·        Have a positive mind-set and be motivated to deliver outstanding customer service at every opportunity.

Other necessary qualities include confidentiality, efficiency, being able to work on your own initiative and in a timely manner, alongside a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement of our school.

More about George Abbot:

Ofsted (December 2019) said: “Pupils happily attend George Abbot School. They respect their teachers and behave well in lessons. Pupils take their studying seriously and try to get the most out of their experiences at school. Teachers expect a lot from pupils.”

George Abbot School is an 11-18, large, mixed comprehensive, situated on the north side of Guildford with an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. Within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station, we are an innovative and inclusive school which has a reputation for excellence in every area. Our Sixth Form is large and flourishing and we are a very popular school of choice for our community. 

George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification.

Please note, your application will take to you to our ATS system (Face-Ed) where you will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Polly Jacobs, Headteacher’s PA via email pjacobs@georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk.

Important Information

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 29 November 2023

Interview date: Monday 4 December 2023