Senior Receptionist / Clerk to Governors

Charlton Kings Junior School; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlton Kings Junior School seeks an organized and flexible administrative professional to join our supportive office team. This role, with a pro-rata salary of £27,711 to £31,586, involves assisting with daily school operations and interfacing with students and parents in a rewarding environment. The successful candidate will have strong IT skills, excellent English proficiency, and a warm personality.

Benefits

Supportive and dedicated office team

Access to superb facilities

Wraparound care facilities if applicable

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or secretarial roles preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong English language skills, spelling and grammar.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school.
• Multitask and assist in various office tasks.
• Be the first point of contact for visitors and calls.

Skills

Administrative experience

IT skills - Microsoft Word

IT skills - Microsoft Excel

Excellent English language skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Grade: Grade G (pts 12–20) £27,711– £31,586 (pay award pending) pro rata PA

Hours: 37 hrs/week, term time plus 2 weeks at the head’s discretion

Contract: perm

Closing date: Sunday, 15th June 2025

Interviews: 19^th June 2025

Start date:w/c 25^th August 2025 (negotiable)

Do you want to work in an inspiring, rewarding and happy school?

The Governors of Charlton Kings Junior School are currently seeking to appoint someone with administrative and / or secretarial experience to join our wonderful and successful school. The working days and hours will be Monday to Friday. Exact times to be agreed.

Knowledge and experience of working in a school environment would be helpful but not essential and training will be provided.

We offer:

·A rewarding working environment as part of a supportive and dedicated office team.

·Superb facilities in a well-run school.

·Supportive and caring community of staff, pupils and parents.

·Wraparound Care facilities (if the successful applicant’s child attends CKJS).

We are looking for:

·A well organised, flexible and open-minded multitasker with a good telephone manner and IT skills, including competence in Microsoft Word and Excel.

·An individual with excellent English language, spelling and grammar.

·A team player.

·A person with excellent interpersonal skills to be the ‘front face’ of the school.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed; please call Reception to make an appointment.

Application forms and a job description are available to download from the school website, www.ckjs.org.uk (found under the ‘Our School’ tab) or by contacting the school office.

Charlton Kings 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 appointment is subject to safeguarding checks including DBS checks and references. Furthermore, the school may conduct online searches of publicly available information as part of due diligence with shortlisted applicants.