Receptionist / Administrator - Term Time

Dover Grammar School for Girls, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-4109-279S
• Posted:23/01/2026
• Pay:KSB (£25,126) - Pro Rata, ACTUAL salary: £20,398
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:08/02/2026 at 19:00
• Interviews:Thursday, 12th February 2026

Advert

We are seeking a motivated and highly organised Receptionist / Administrator to join our school team on a term-time only basis, working 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

This role is located in a brand-new reception area, thoughtfully designed to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable working environment.

The successful applicant will become part of a highly professional and supportive team within a department that plays a vital role in the smooth and effective running of the school. We are proud of our strong commitment to staff wellbeing, the careful management of workload, and the creation of positive working conditions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, along with a proven record of reliability, punctuality, and attendance.

Please take a look at our website and read through the job description attached to this vacancy for further details.

The closing date for this vacancy is 7pm on Sunday, 8th February with interviews taking place on Thursday, 12th February 2026

Please complete your application at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should the right candidate apply.

Information about the school

Dover Grammar School for Girls is proud of its welcoming, inclusive and caring community; relationships between students and staff are very strong and support this. We are an innovative school, where staff’s workload and wellbeing are central to everything we plan, ask and do – we are a school that puts our staff first. The ethos and culture of the school was captured perfectly during our most recent inspection (March 2025):

“There is a caring and supportive ethos throughout the school.”

“This school is well led.”

“Leaders are aware of, and sensitive to, staff’s workload and well-being”

“Staff appreciate the professional development they receive and know their work is valued.”

“[staff] feel well supported and are happy and proud to work at this school.”

Our commitment to improving our staff’s wellbeing, workload and working conditions is supported by:

• Access to StaffCareServices Support Line 24/7 for all staff. This includes access to the Wisdom app and counselling sessions for any staff member that requires this - these sessions can also be ‘gifted’ to partners and children.

• Commitment to ‘The Education Staff Wellbeing Charter’ (DfE). The school’s 3-year Wellbeing Action Plan (and policy) has been developed with the support of HR Connect and their PULSE survey.

• Senior Leaders are trained Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders) and there is a commitment to have at least 10% of staff trained as MHFAiders by 2028. This is to mirror the commitment made by MHFA England.

• Flu vaccinations offered to all staff in the Autumn (October and November).

• Adjusted day on a Thursday to reduce the quantity and frequency of after-school meetings.

• Consultation with all staff on whole school decisions (e.g. whole school calendar).

• Continued Professional Development for both teachers and support staff.

Dover Grammar School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, so the interview will include questions relating to child protection. Members of the interview panel have undergone Safer Recruitment training. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS check will be required prior to appointment.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kim
• Address:Frith Road, Dover, Kent, Dover, Kent, CT17 0RB
• Telephone: 01304 206625
• Email: enquiries@dggs.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Receptionist / Administrator