Student Attendance Receptionist at Harrogate Grammar School

Harrogate Grammar School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Flexible working options

Supportive environment

Community culture

Professional development

Job summary

Harrogate Grammar School is seeking a Student Attendance Receptionist with First Aid responsibilities to join the pastoral team. The role runs Monday to Thursday 8am–4pm and Friday 8am–3.30pm, supporting students’ welfare and safe, thriving school life.

You will build relationships with students, parents and staff, maintain accurate attendance records, and contribute to a caring, inclusive environment under the Red Kite Learning Trust.

Qualifications

• Builds positive and professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy and excellent communication skills.
• Is highly organised, able to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.
• Shares our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and student success.
• Is committed to their own professional development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Builds positive and professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy and excellent communication skills.
• Is highly organised, able to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.
• Shares our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and student success.
• Is committed to their own professional development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Record-keeping

Prioritisation

Job description

About this Role

Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 3.30pm

We are seeking an organised, proactive, and caringindividual to join our pastoral team as Student Attendance Receptionist with First Aidresponsibilities. This role is central to ensuring that every student feelssupported, safe, and able to thrive in our school. This is a rewardingopportunity to play a key role in supporting students' welfare and successwithin our school community.

• Builds positive and professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy and excellent communication skills
• Is highly organised, able to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities
• Shares our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and student success
• Is committed to their own professional development and continuous improvement

About ourSchool

At Harrogate Grammar School weprovide a positive and inclusive environment where every student is supportedto thrive academically personally and socially. Our dedicated and supportivestaff build strong relationships with students' families and the widercommunity creating a culture in which everyone feels valued and empowered. Weare committed to high-quality professional development enabling colleagues tocontinually grow and evolve.

We are proud to be part of RedKite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition deliver excellenceand enrich children's lives through shared values of collaboration integrityand respect. Guided by our vision of 'Excellence for All' and our REACH valuesof Respect Excellence Adventure Commitment and Honesty we foster an ethos ofambition kindness and mutual respect.

Our aim is for every student toenjoy their time at school, form lasting friendships and leave us as well-roundedresilient young people ready to contribute positively to society.

Here's what you can expect whenyou join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 14.9%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

Applicant Guidance:

Red Kite Learning Trust is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff andvolunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to anenhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomesapplications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promotingdiversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each ofour schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants canbe found HERE.