Receptionist

Shorefields; Tendring; Híbrido; GBP 4500 - 5000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Blue Light Card

Descripción de la vacante

Market Field School in Colchester, part of The Sigma Trust, is seeking a Receptionist to provide a welcoming front-desk service and admin support across the school.

The role is part-time (7 hours 30 minutes per week) across 39 weeks per year (term time, plus non-pupil days). The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisation, safeguarding commitment, and a professional approach to communication with parents, students, staff and visitors.

Formación

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsabilidades

• Provide friendly and efficient reception service for the school and act as first point of contact for parents, students, staff and visitors.
• Receive and deal with enquiries from a wide range of stakeholders via phone and in person.
• Take accurate messages and pass on communications.
• Greet visitors and accompany them to destinations within the school.

Conocimientos

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Job Ref No. ECC5444-410S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: LGPS 3, Point 6-7 (Actual Salary from: £4,665)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 08/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: w/c 9th November 2026

Join a Community that has High Expectations, Raises Aspirations and Transforms Lives at CCHS
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual who believes in providing a first-class education to every student? Do you want to be part of an inclusive and nurturing community where everyone is empowered to succeed?

At CCHS, we are committed to investing in the best staff to provide first-class education in a happy, safe, and secure environment. By upholding high standards and clear expectations, we provide a stimulating learning environment where every member of our community feels supported. We are looking for a dedicated Receptionist to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing a broad and balanced curriculum that leads to outstanding learning and progress.

As a school, we are determined never to stand still and as a result of this commitment, we are seeking an enthusiastic member of staff to become part of our CCHS team. A person with the ability to inspire students and act as an exemplary role model to the entire school community; staff and students alike.

All staff at CCHS are committed to our guiding principles of 'Higher Expectations, Raising Aspirations, Transforming Lives'. This role is expected to promote and instil these ideals, building positive and respectful relationships with others and to be a role model to both colleagues and students.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a welcoming and dynamic community where you can truly make a difference.

This role is 7 hours, 30 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (term time, plus non-pupil days)

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• To provide a friendly and efficient reception service for the school, acting as the first point of contact for parents, students, staff and visitors and providing appropriate administrative support across the school as required.
• To receive and deal with enquiries from a wide range of stakeholders, including parents, staff, governors and external agencies, both over the telephone and in person.
• To be precise and efficient in message taking and passing on communications.
• To greet visitors to the school and liaise with appropriate staff, accompanying those visitors to destinations within the school as necessary.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• A shared passion for the ethos of making a real difference to young people with the ability to motivate, inspire and have high expectations of students.
• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection

…. then CCHS is the school for the next step in your career.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

Information about the School

CCHS is a large, popular and inclusive 11-19 comprehensive school that sits in the heart of ourcommunity. We operate across two sites, with colleagues teaching both at Walton Road (11-16)and our sixth form college (16-19), Sigma Sixth, based at the Tendring Education Centre.

As a school we have very high expectations of our students in terms of their academic andpersonal development. We strive to raise the aspirations of all our students to believe that, withhard work and commitment, there should be no barriers as to what can be achieved. We want ourstudents to think big, dream big and become the very best version of themselves. A CCHSeducation transforms lives and we are very proud of our students and our community.

Our PROUD ideals permeate the school. At CCHS students are encouraged never to giveup. They are expected to take responsibility for their actions whilst embracing theopportunities on offer. We believe that together we are stronger, developing a sense ofcommunity; school, local and global. We teach our students the importance of communitywhilst accepting and respecting our differences and being open to the views and ideas of others.

Our school rules are simple, we expect every student to be: Ready, Respectful, Safe. Our behaviourpolicy was devised by staff and students to ensure that it supports students to make good choicesand become the best version of themselves.

The curriculum at CCHS is thoughtfully considered and sequenced to ensure that all students aresupported with the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills. We aim to ensure thatall students are prepared for their next steps and have a deep understanding of themselves so thatwhen they leave us they have the academic and life skills plus the confidence to move onto highlyaspirational careers and destinations.

Many of our students continue their post-16 studies at Sigma Sixth, our college. The college hasaround 400 enrollments and is large enough to have a genuine college feel but small enough toensure that every student is known as an individual. There are over 30 subjects on offer to cater forthe interests and aspirations of all students alongside a great enrichment programme. The SigmaSixth experience is designed to allow our students to self-discover where they want to go and whatthey want to be, they are the architects of their own futures. The Sigma Sixth tagline of 'DiscoverYourself, Define Your Future' reflects the entire ethos of our commitment to our students. Everyyear we continue to be amazed and inspired by the careers and University destinations of ourcollege students.

At both CCHS and Sigma Sixth, we believe that our staff are the most important resource we haveto deliver a holistic education. Our CPD programme is designed to nourish staff and to enable themto develop professionally and personally. Quite simply we believe that the more skilled and expertour staff are, the more effectively they can educate our students.Safeguarding

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people thatwe work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosureof criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range ofpolicies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Higher Expectation, Raising Aspirations, Transforming Lives

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Receptionist

Market Field School, Colchester Closing: 30/10/2026 Midnight