About Fairfield High School
At Fairfield, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive.
Our dedicated team of educators is passionate about delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that not only meets the highest academic standards but also promotes creativity, critical thinking, and a love for life-long learning. We believe in nurturing the unique talents and abilities of each student, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of the future.
As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.
The Role
Fairfield High School is seeking to recruit a part-time Receptionist. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Receptionist to join our team, and ensure the smooth running of the Reception areas, and provide a warm and welcoming front of house for visitors, parents students and members of the public.
This post is for two days per week, working Mondays and Tuesdays from 8.00am – 4.00pm (15 hours per week) term time only plus 2 Inset days, inclusive of an unpaid 30 minute lunch break.
Salary will be paid at point 5 rising to point 7, full-time equivalent is £26,247 - £27,274 per annum – actual salary for 15 hours per week will be £9,058 up to £9,412 per annum.
The successful candidate will:
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Have excellent IT skills, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Be able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Be proactive
• Be able to work independently and within a team
• Be reliable and flexible
• Be able to work in a calm and professional manner
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children within the school
Working in a busy reception environment, you will need to manage telephone calls, in person visitors to the school, radio calls and emails. Training will be given.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.
Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.
Benefits
• Clear on-boarding and professional development plans, including coaching. There are opportunities to share good practice within the Trust.
• Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Supportive colleagues and SLT
• Eager and motivated students
• Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & Local Government Pension Scheme for support and Shared Services staff)
• Onsite Canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust
• Flexible Family Friendly Policies
Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.
If you would like to find out more about working at Fairfield High School, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on our website Recruitment - Fairfield High School
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.