Receptionist & Administrator – The Wymering School
Salary: Grade D, £24,790 – £25,584, actual salary for 37 hours per week, term time plus 1 weeks (40 weeks), £21,738-£22,435 plus generous sick pay and pension scheme
“Unity is strength…….where there is teamwork and collaboration wonderful things can be achieved” Mattie Stepanek
At the Wymering School our vision is to build a creative community which learns together to become knowledgeable, self aware, independent and happy people who make a positive difference, wherever life takes them. Sally, our Headteacher, is growing her amazing team and is currently looking for an organised, friendly and proactive individual.
As a Receptionist & Administrator, you will:
- You will be the welcoming face of our school, the first point of contact for enquiries/visitors to the school
- Provide a comprehensive reception service including answering phones, making calls, emails and managing general enquiries efficiently.
- Provide high quality administrative support, including maintaining records, organising meetings, travel arrangements, and handling confidential information.
- Support with attendance records, annual reviews, and data collection.
- Assist with co-ordinating school events, communications and daily operational tasks.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm and patient approach.
- Experience in an administrative or receptionist role (experience in a school setting is an advantage but not essential).
- Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
- A friendly and professional manner, with the ability to work in a team and use initiative.
Why Join Us?
- A meaningful role making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
- You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities with the opportunity to develop your career in a School and Delta Education Trust, a growing Trust. Our ethos is encompassed in our vision “Learning together in pursuit of happiness”.
The Wymering School is a Special Free School, an important part of the local community, which will cater for 66 children between 9 and 16 years of age who have an Education and Health Care Pl Our pupils have a social communication and interaction difficulties, associated Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties (a neurodiverse profile) and high levels of anxiety and / or associated challenging and distressed behaviour.
If you are enthusiastic, organised, and ready to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
To become part of our journey, please complete our Support Staff Application Form and return it to [email protected] if you would like to apply. See our Receptionist & Administrator job description for further details on the role as well as our The-Wymering-School-Safeguarding-Policy-Sept-24-25.
Closing date: 21st April 2025
Interview date: 7th May 2025
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.