Receptionist

**Colchester County High School for Girls**

**Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US. Tel: 01206 576973**

**Receptionist**

**Scale 3 Points 5-6 (FTE £23,500 - £23,893)**

**Closing Date: Midday Tuesday 15 October**

**Required: November 2024**

A rare opportunity has arisen for the position of Receptionist at Colchester County High School for Girls.

The successful applicant will have a calm and professional manner, the ability to multi-task and liaise with students, parents and external agencies on a daily basis. The hours of work will be from 08.00 to 16.00, Monday to Friday.

Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check by the DBS.

**Job Description**:

- to greet visitors to the school and liaise with appropriate staff.
- to answer the telephone and take and distribute messages.
- to undertake administrative duties arising from the registration of student lateness and absence.
- to assist with maintaining student records and undertake basic data input as required.
- to support attendance monitoring including checking that the registers have been marked on SIMS am and pm and following up absences.
- to ensure that security procedures are adhered to, issuing badges and ensuring visitors sign in and out using InVentry.
- to undertake tasks relating to the distribution and sending of post and receipt of small deliveries.
- to be responsible for the general tidiness of the Reception area, including maintenance and upkeep notices and leaflets.
- to provide efficient administrative support as part of the office team.
- to receive and deal with enquiries from parents, staff, students and governors, both over the telephone and in person.
- to assist with first aid, as and when required, (with First Aid training).
- to have oversight of the medical room
- to contact parents and relatives when students are too ill to stay in school and arrange escort home for sick students.
- to provide support to the office including the production of letters and filing
- to provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team
- to provide support with events planning and organisation
- to assist with displays for the Senior Leadership Team
- to maximise efficiency of support provided
- to maintain confidentiality and Data Protection adherence at all times
- to be involved in the development of CTTC students attached to the school as part of the Colchester-based programme
- to contribute to the development of the school as part of Alpha Trust
- to undertake tasks relating to post as directed by the Executive Principal
- To undertake any training commensurate with the post.
- To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
- To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
- Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy
- The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
- The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Executive Principal to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £23,500.00-£23,893.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/10/2024