Receptionist - Part-time

Woodlands; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tonbridge and Malling is seeking a part-time receptionist for a job-share position. The ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be capable of working within a team in a busy school office. Responsibilities include greeting visitors and managing front desk operations. Proficiency in Microsoft applications and familiarity with e-communication are essential, while experience with SIMS is desirable. Offering a supportive work environment with delightful interactions, this position is crucial for the school's front-facing operations.

Benefits

Direct line management

Experienced job share colleague

Positive working environment

Delightful, well-behaved children

Qualifications

• Recent experience of reception work, preferably within a school office.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Ready to adapt to the fast pace of change in schools.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors with a smile as the first point of contact.
• Assist in the busy school office while sharing duties with a colleague.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Familiarity with e-communication

Tools

SIMS database

Job description

7 hrs per week - 1 day

38 weeks per annum

Salary £3,913 pro rata per annum (VIAT 2 £24,991 FTE) – 7 hours

We are seeking to appoint a part time receptionist to work in conjunction with the current post holder on a job share basis. This is an important, front of house position in our busy school office and requires a friendly, yet professional person to greet our visitors with a smile. Recent experience of reception work, preferably within a school office, is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work effectively as part of a team, be well organised, able to work well under pressure and able to readily adapt to the fast pace of change experienced by schools today.

Candidates must be computer literate and able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications and the use of e-communication in the workplace. Although not essential, experience of using a SIMS database is desirable.

In return we can offer:

• Direct line management
• Experienced job share colleague
• A positive working environment
• Delightful, well-behaved children

Closing date: 30/01/2026

Interviews to be held: TBC

Please download the application form and send it to:[e-mail]

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.