Receptionist; maternity cover

Employer:

South Hampstead High School – GDST, London, Greater London.

Contract type:
Fixed term contract (maternity cover).

Hours:

Full time, Term Time. Salary: £27,115 – £28,923 pa (£30,000 – £32,000 FTE).

Start date:

As soon as possible. Job .

South Hampstead High School, the 2022 Independent Girls’ School of the Year, is seeking to appoint an organised Receptionist to assist with the smooth running of our Senior School Reception to cover a period of maternity leave.

• Provide an excellent first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, dealing with telephone, e-mail and personal enquiries in a polite and professional manner.
• Assist with the maintenance of attendance/absence registers and provide a general administrative service to support the smooth running of the school, including drafting correspondence and reports, data inputting and filing, maintaining records and sorting and distributing incoming mail.
• Deliver a highly customer‑focused service, demonstrating excellent verbal skills and strong organisational abilities.
• Apply excellent ICT skills, including word‑processing and data inputting, and maintain high levels of attention to detail.

• Strong verbal communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and other ICT tools.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Competitive salaries and pay progression.
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities.
Training grants for qualifications.
• Generous pension schemes.
• Free life assurance benefit.
• Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment.
• Discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools.

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.