Job Introduction
Receptionist
Grade C1 £25,186 FTE (actual £10,481)
18 hours, 39 weeks - 3 days per week 8am-2:00pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
We are looking for an enthusiastic and approachable person to join our excellent Reception Team. You will be the face of the school, welcoming all visitors, pupils, parents and staff. This is a busy and varied role, where no two days are the same.
The receptionists work alongside our wider Admin team of general and specialised administrative staff. At Kings’ we recognise and appreciate the invaluable contribution support staff provide, their work is essential to the daily operation and management of Kings’.
A day on Reception may involve; welcoming and signing in visitors, parents, and pupils; managing Kings’ School phone and email inbox; coordinating incoming and outgoing post and organising the pupil register for the afterschool club’s bus.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Demonstrate personal dynamism, energy, and enthusiasm.
- Be organised and a strong communicator.
- Often be first point of contact for pupil, family and staff queries.
- Support the SLT and Office admin manager with general admin duties.
Why Kings’?
Kings’ is an exciting and rewarding place to be. Our pupils are keen to learn and succeed, and consistently show appreciation for their teachers’ support and dedication. Our teaching and support staff are committed and hardworking, all firmly believing that we should help pupils be their best. Whether colleague or pupil, all members of the Kings’ community live our values and collective morale is high.
Working at Kings’ in Winchester, you will:
- Benefit from a supportive, encouraging culture of professional growth and autonomy.
- Be part of our friendly, welcoming team – you join our Kings’ family, who live by our motto, Una Laborantes (Working together).
- Feel valued and recognised for your contributions, whilst being actively encouraged and supported in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Park on site, in a secure, accessible car park, equipped with EV charging spaces
- Work in well-resourced departments, with access to a high-quality library for professional development.
- Feel the benefits of working in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, on a large campus surrounded by greenery and open spaces.
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7/365 phone advice and counselling.
- Newly refurbished free staff gym and swimming sessions.
To see what current staff say about working at Kings’ and learn more about our dedication to wellbeing and staff voice, visit our website.
How to apply
Download and complete an application form, then email a copy to recruit@kings-winchester.hants.sch.uk by the stated closing date. Please note, we can only accept CVs with an accompanying application form and we are not able to support with sponsorship for this role.
We review applications as they are submitted and reserve the right to close this advert and/or interview at any time, therefore, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this role.
Job Description – Receptionist
Job purpose, including main duties and responsibilities:
- Manage pupil, parent and external stakeholder enquires via phone call, email or in-person enquiry.
- Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team regarding the location of pupils.
- Ensure pupils are located in a timely manner.
- General office duties including typing, photocopying as well as administrative tasks for the Senior Leadership Team and Office Manager, as required.
- Operating the school’s switchboard in a timely manner, answering all calls and filtering accordingly.
- Taking payment and bookings for the school’s late bus, maintaining the register.
- Print badges and corridor passes for all new and current staff.
- Allocate school lockers and maintain database, managing and issuing spare keys to pupils.
- Greet and register visitors on our automated system (Inventory) ensuring all visitors are signed in and complete relevant forms.
- Receive check and distribute incoming and outgoing post.
- Update and maintain the staff telephone list.
- Coordinate and manage meeting room bookings
- Receive and organise uniform deliveries
