Receptionist
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £19,440 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6QD |
| Company: | Dean Close Foundation |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1112096 |
Summary
Dean Close School are looking to appoint a new School Receptionist to join our front office team from September. This role is a full-time position working 36 weeks per year.; however, we would be open to considering job sharing for this role and part-time applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Receptionist is acting as the first point for contact for the school and will be tasked with operating the school switchboard and handling any general enquiries. Other roles and responsibilities are to include:
- Maintaining and updating manual and electronic records using MIS and IT systems
- Support the Office Manager with accurate attendance reporting and maintenance of the MIS system
- Liaising with staff, pupils, external agencies, and the wider school community
- Organising events and supporting meetings
- Supporting the daily running of reprographics in the absence of the Reprographics Assistant
- Provide general administrative support to the School office
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained and handle sensitive information with discretion
The successful candidate would have strong organisation skills and has the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. We would like to arrange interviews for the role on week commencing 23rd June 2025.
Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustment are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.
Internal applicants
Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.