Receptionist

Posting date:	09 July 2025
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	23 July 2025
Location:	Hollywell Primary School, NG16 2JL
Company:	Vacancy Filler
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JUL20254348

Summary

Receptionist16 hours Per Week, Term Time Only (Mon - Thu)Scale 2, Points 4 - 5, £24,404 - £24,790 (Actual Salary £9,178.79 - £9,323.97)Start Date - 1st September 2025Required from September 2025, the children, staff and Governors of Hollywell Primary School are seeking to appoint a warm and friendly Receptionist to work alongside a dedicated and motivated office team, who work to ensure the smooth running of the business and administrative functions of the school. This is a permanent post for 16 hours, term time only.Candidates will need to be confident, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to provide an efficient and friendly service and act as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, and visitors to our school. Experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage however is not essential as training will be available for the right candidate. The hours would be worked ideally between 8:30 - 12:30pm Mon -Thurs, however for the right candidate we may consider a different working pattern.About UsAt Hollywell, relationships are at the heart of all we do. We are proud of our inclusive, nurturing ethos and our commitment to educating the whole child - academically, socially, and emotionally. Our school motto, “At Hollywell Everyone Matters,” is lived out every day by children and staff alike.You will be part of a school that values teamwork, wellbeing, and high expectations. We offer a welcoming environment, well-resourced classrooms, and strong support for continuous professional development.We Are Looking for Someone WhoIs experienced in using IT (Microsoft Office) particularly Word and ExcelHas experience of using Arbor MIS system would be desirable but not essentialHas excellent communication skills with adults and childrenHas a good level of numeracy and literacy skillsHas good attention to details and accuracyStrong organisational abilities to prioritise and work to deadlinesWorks well as part of a team as well as having the ability to use one’s own initiativeTakes responsibility for tasks and work unsupervisedHas excellent telephone and customer service skills and the ability to deal with people sensitively and professionallyA full appreciation of the need for confidentiality A team player within the whole school settingA sense of humour!We can offer A friendly, welcoming community where every child loves coming to schoolBeing part of a positive team of colleagues who work hard for our pupils and each otherTraining opportunities and support to develop specific skills requiredBelonging to an academy which places staff wellbeing at the heart of all it doesAccess to staff wellbeing support, including GP, physio and counselling servicesOn the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.Visits to the school are welcomed. For an opportunity to look around the school or for more information about the post please contact Sally Ann Petts, Office Manager on 0115 9195898 or email office@hollywellprimary.orgThe successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.Closing Date: 12 noon 23rd July 2025Interview Date: 28th July 2025