Receptionist Administrator - Term Time

Meopham School, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-4004-518S
• Posted:12/03/2025
• Pay:£23,747 - £24,743 FTE (£20,516 - £21,376 pro rata)
• Start Date:30th April 2025 or As Soon As Possible
• App Close Date:31/03/2025 at 15:00
• Interviews:Ongoing

Advert

• Meopham School
• £23,747 - £24,743 FTE (£20,516 - £21,376 pro rata) - SAT B
• 37 hours, 5 days per week
• Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days

We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated receptionist to join our administration team. The individual will have excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to work independently.

We are seeking an individual who is calm, diplomatic and always welcoming. As part of your role, you will respond to all initial enquiries from parents, students, staff and visitors on our busy reception. Previous experience would be an advantage.

At Meopham School staff really are something quite special. Meopham School is situated in a beautiful village location. Our students are wonderful ambassadors for us, both in school and beyond. Our staff work in partnership with students, parents and each other to create a supportive, energising and inspiring climate for success.

This school is unique in that it has all the benefits of a school in a rural setting, with the advantages of working as part of a larger Trust. Meopham School is a school with a vast vision. We invite you to be a significant part of our future success.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Diane Mills via diane.mills@swale.at or 01474 814646.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed application form to diane.mills@swale.at.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

Please note that we reserve the right to bring forward the application deadline if we feel we have a strong field of applicants early on. Therefore, early application is advised.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2).

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates:  Ongoing

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

We are an 11-18 school located in the beautiful village of Meopham, taking students from the surrounding villages and also from Gravesend, which is close by via public transport. We are very proud to be able to offer these young people a dynamic and forward-thinking school that embraces modernity, whilst also providing the tranquility and natural beauty of a traditional village setting. We believe that all young people - regardless of background - should be able to benefit from an education in such a setting.

As part of Swale Academies Trust, we benefit from a collaborative network of nine secondary schools in Kent and East Sussex, and as such, there are a range of professional development and further career progression opportunities available, including the full range of National Professional Qualifications.

We’re a supportive, friendly, approachable team who all work together because we all believe in the same thing: that our job, as educators, is to make the world - and its future - a better place. If you believe in the same thing too, then we warmly welcome you to come and take a look at what our school has to offer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Diane Mills
• Address:Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0AH
• Telephone: (01474) 814646
• Email: mss-reception@swale.at

Fax: (01474) 814646

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack