Receptionist in Stockport

Job Overview

We expect the successful candidate to have the necessary standard of spoken English, as described under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty that requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English (or English or Welsh in Wales).

We are seeking a friendly, organised and professional School Receptionist to act as the first point of contact for pupils, parents and visitors and to help maintain a safe and welcoming school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing reception and telephone enquiries.
• Supporting attendance and administrative tasks.
• Following safeguarding and site security procedures.
• Supporting pupil welfare, including administering basic first aid (training will be provided if required).

Key Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A calm and caring manner.
• Confidence using IT systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding or willingness to undertake training.
• Current First Aid qualification or willingness to train.
• Current standard of spoken English meeting Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, or English or Welsh in Wales.
• Subject to an enhanced DBS check.

About the School and Trust

The school is a member of Education Learning Trust (ELT), a local MAT incorporating two secondary schools and three primary schools. The MAT supports the school and its journey and provides significant capacity to continuously develop its staff.

Education Learning Trust is a Multi‑Academy Trust, educating over 3,500 pupils from age 2 to 16 in the Greater Manchester area. It employs over 450 people and offers an inclusive ethos with training and development opportunities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Well‑regarded pension scheme.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Support for health and wellbeing, including an award‑winning employee assistance programme.

Commitments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. We have a range of policies and procedures that promote safeguarding and safer working practices, in line with statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002.