School Receptionist

**Ponteland High School**

Headteacher: Stefan McElwee

The Crescent,

Callerton Lane, Ponteland

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE20 9EG

Tel: 01661 824711

**We have the following vacancy**:
**Required from January 2024**

**School Receptionist/Administrator**

**37 hours per week - term time only plus 5 days**

**Band 3 (actual salary £20,276-£20,615)**

Ponteland High School is looking to appoint a receptionist to join our busy school reception area and provide a range of administrative services in an ever changing environment.

This post will suit someone who is/has:

- professional, well organised and friendly
- able to deal with matters sensitively
- an excellent telephone manner
- the ability to work on their own initiative and willingness to go the extra mile for our students
- competent using a range of computer programmes (experience of using SIMS would be helpful)
- able to deliver first aid and oversee medicines within school (statutory first aid at work training can be provided)

Our students make our school special; they are enthusiastic, talented and motivated to do well. We want the best for them and are looking to appoint a colleague who will add significant value to our school and support us in the drive to become truly outstanding.

How to apply:
Go to ‘About’ then scroll down the list to ’Vacancies’ to download the information

**Salary**: £20,276.00-£20,615.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ponteland, NE20 9EG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person