School Receptionist - Part-time

Whitstable & Seasalter Endowed C of E Junior Sch, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-3339-113S
• Posted:10/03/2026
• Pay:Kent Scheme A, £8,474 pro rata to a FTE of £24,513
• Start Date:April or May 2026
• App Close Date:20/04/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:To be advised

Advert

We are looking for a friendly, organised and professional School Receptionist to join our lovely school admin team.  You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors coming to the school in the mornings so you will play a vital role in creating a warm and positive welcome to the school.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Office Manager and other members of school staff as and when required to support the smooth running of the school office.  This role also includes supporting the Family Liaison Officer with attendance, which will include producing letters and making phone calls home to families.  This role, like many in schools, is multi-faceted and often no two days will be the same.  In applying for this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills, qualities and abilities.

• Previous experience of working in a receptionist, customer facing role
• Confident in taking and making telephone calls
• Good literacy and mathematical skills
• Experience of Microsoft applications, particularly O365, Word and Excel
• Experience of computerised data systems
• Be an excellent communicator; verbally and written
• A very keen eye for detail with excellent presentation skills
• High standards of work ethic and self-motivation
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to form positive relationships with children and adults
• High standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional standards and team work
• Resilient, flexible and adaptable; confident and calm

 More specific details about this role can be found in the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

In applying for this position, we expect all members of our school staff to continue with professional development and to seek opportunities to increase their knowledge and skill.  The school is fully committed to continued professional development and expects all staff to undertake training as and when required.  You will also be able to join the Local Government Pension Scheme and work alongside an experienced, caring and happy school team.  The role is for 15 hours per week (8.30am to 11.30am) daily, in term time.

We strongly encourage informal visits to the school prior to application.  Come and meet us to see if this is somewhere you could see yourself working!  Contact the Business Manager to arrange a convenient time.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified early in the application process.

Whitstable & Seasalter Endowed Church of England (Aided) Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.  All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Appointed staff are also expected to follow a robust Code of Conduct in accordance with our church school’s Christian Values.

Information about the school

We are a Church of England Aided Junior school, situated in the heart of Whitstable. We are a two form entry school with a total of eight classes. Locally we are known as 'The Endowed' and we describe ourselves as an old school with a young heart. This year we are excited to be celebrating our 180th birthday!

Our children come from all sorts of different backgrounds. Our parents, friends, governors and our local churches give amazing support and this, together with the dedication of an experienced and caring staff, make The Endowed the 'Outstanding' school that it is.

Our School's Vision and Values:

As a school family, living and learning with a thirst for knowledge, we delight in everyone’s achievements sharing joy and laughter along the way. Within the love of God we nurture aspirations, celebrate each other’s individuality enabling all to flourish. We let our lights shine in school, our community and the World beyond. LOVE - JOY - GOODNESS - RESILIENCE - TRUST Let your light shine. Matthew 5: 14-16

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs D Bushell
• Address:High Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AY
• Telephone: (01227) 273630
• Email: dbushell@whitstable-endowed.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description