School Receptionist

We are looking to recruit a School Receptionist for our Senior School to provide Reception and Administrative support. As the first point of contact for our visitors you will display exceptional customer service skills as the first point of contact for Ackworth School; a real go-to person. The Reception is a busy hub for visitors, pupils and staff and no two days will be the same. You will enjoy the variety and the challenges that this might bring as well as being able to look out for your colleagues and think ahead.

Ackworth School is steeped in history. We started as a school in 1779 and are often known locally as "the Quaker school". We have a traditional feel, and our ethos is firmly founded in our Quaker roots, but we equip our pupils to face the modern world, educating children from countries all round the world as well as day pupils much closer to home in Barnsley, Wakefield and Pontefract.

**If you would like to be part of our inclusive school and small team then visit our website for a detailed job description and person specification.**

In return we offer:

- a competitive salary and generous fee remission of 50% for the children of our staff.
- all food and refreshments during the working day.
- free on-site parking.
- flexible pension and health benefits including employee assistance programme
- a supportive and friendly environment based on the Quaker ethos of the school.

The working hours are 37.5 per week. The hours are fixed around the working times of the school with a greater degree of start and finish times in the school holidays. The salary for the role is £25,000. The role can be available as a full year, term time only or a hybrid post.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th October 2022

Please take time to read the school's recruitment process document in order that you are clear about the process and expectations in line with safer recruitment. Applicants should read carefully the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy. Our recruitment privacy notice is also available on our website within “Working For Us”. Please take time to read the school's recruitment process document in order that you are clear about the process and expectations in line with safer recruitment.

Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be in sympathy with the School’s Quaker ethos.

**Salary**: From £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/10/2022