School Receptionist - Term Time

Horton Kirby CEP School, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-5215-58S
• Posted:19/01/2022
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:February 2022
• App Close Date:31/01/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:8th February

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We wish to appoint a committed and enthusiastic person able to help manage a busy reception, deal with students and the public and share the varied duties of the administration team. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential, as is a good sense of humour.

A calm and professional manner is essential along with adaptability and the ability to multi-task and respect confidential information relating to staff, students and families. It is important the successful candidate can offer good communication skills and is proficient with Microsoft Office as well as SIMs.

Responsibilities and duties will be varied, as would be expected in a busy office environment, but will include reception duties, welcoming school visitors, contacting parents in regard to attendance and assisting team members in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the office. The role will also include some pastoral support for children, including the administering of first aid, for which training is provided. 

The hours of work are 8:45am -3:30pm with a half hour lunch break, Monday-Friday (31.25 hours per week).

We are willing to consider this being split bewteen 2 part time/job share roles for the right candidates. 

Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School and its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check/CRB with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

A school was first established in the village of Horton Kirby in 1857 and the present school, which combined the village schools of Horton Kirby and South Darenth, was opened by the Bishop of Tonbridge in 1970. The building consists of eleven classrooms. Adjacent to these are libraries, resource and play areas. The school hall is used for dining, assemblies, gymnastics and games. The roll is currently 220 organised into 9 classes.

The school has developed close links with the community and the Church. Parents are always welcomed into the school and many work alongside the professional staff supporting reading, maths skills, computing, cooking, etc.

We aim to provide a caring and stimulating atmosphere at the school alongside high expectations of behaviour for both staff and children. To this end staff work co-operatively and professionally together to provide for our pupils. As of May 2023, the school has been graded GOOD in all areas other than Early Years in which we received an OUTSTANDING grading by OFSTED.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr G K Pollard
• Address:Horton Road, Horton Kirby, Dartford , Kent, DA4 9BN
• Telephone: (01322) 863278
• Email: office@hortonkirby.kent.sch.uk