Receptionist

Salary: NJC 14 - 17 £29,540 - £31,022 (actual), £25,296 pro-rated (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking a receptionist to join our team at Lift Wishmore. The role of the Receptionist is key as the initial point of contact for visitors, serving as the face and voice of the academy. They will warmly welcome visitors, parents and carers with professionalism, offering assistance and guidance, demonstrating a passion for working to support our students. The role is responsible for managing incoming calls, directing enquiries to the appropriate staff and signing in visitors, parents and students. They also schedule appointments, coordinate deliveries and disseminate crucial information with precision and efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have experience of working in a customer-facing role and be organised. You will have knowledge and use of general office equipment. Awareness of safeguarding and child protection and the ability to manage telephone calls and staff queries in a professional manner.

About Lift Wishmore

Lift Wishmore is a special school in Chobham, Surrey for boys aged 7 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties.We can admit up to 82 pupils which means that class sizes are small and we work very closely with our students to ensure they get the most out of each day with us. Set in beautiful grounds, we provide high quality CPD to all staff routed through the instructional excellence model.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 23 February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.