Job Introduction
Grade 5 FTE Salary £27,273 - £29,137 actual £23,444 - £25,046 depending on experience
37 hours a week, term time only 7.45am – 3.45pm Mon to Thurs and 7.45am-3.15pm Friday S
t Mark’s CE School is the only all through school in Southampton. We currently have children from Year R – Year 11. We are one whole school community, where we create a sense of belonging for all who enter our school. The staff report that they are happy here due to our Christian values of love, belonging and service. We look after each other, whilst doing the best we can for our students and their families.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join our extremely busy office team. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming friendly school and the role of receptionist is key to this as you will be the first person most people meet when visiting our school. To be successful, you will be friendly, flexible, approachable and able to communicate well with children and adults in our diverse community. The role will include both face to face and telephone interactions. An excellent knowledge of ICT and the microsoft package is essential as is experience of working in a busy office environment, as well as an ability to multi-task whilst putting our children first is a key requisite for this position as no two days are the same! A first aid certificate and a knowledge of SIMS would be an advantage although training will be given. Furthermore, a compliance of confidentiality and safeguarding is essential as are excellent customer service and administration skills.
Closing date: 9 th October 2026. Interview date:TBC.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
