Receptionist / Administrator

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Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

We are looking to appoint a Receptionist / Administrator to assist in the Student Support Office within our school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional, friendly team to provide essential support to our school community. The post holder will primarily work at the school's main entrance / reception area as part of a job share. Experience in a similar role / customer service would be preferable.

Staff benefits include free car parking, tea, coffee and chilled water, staff wellbeing events, and an onsite gym which staff can access after the school day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Answering calls into the school and assisting with queries in a professional and accommodating manner.
• Providing access to visitors and students via the electronic entry system.
• Relaying messages to staff and students as required either by e-mail, in person or telephone.
• Welcome visitors and assist them to sign in via our Inventry system, checking paperwork and documentation to ensure they are cleared (DBS) to be in the school without being accompanied.
• Assist Students signing in / out when arriving / leaving outside of normal hours.
• Processing parcels and postage.
• Liaising with staff members regarding deliveries, site access, visitors.

Additional duties will include providing additional support to other administrative staff and students. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in communication, the ability to prioritise, be a strong team player and have an understanding of school systems and procedures, and / or a busy office environment.

Safer Recruitment Process for all applications at St Nicholas Catholic High School

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to the school’s safeguarding policy on the school website here https://st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection…

As a result, we would like to draw the following safer recruitment checks to your attention:

• All appointments are made subject to:
• An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check
• Checks of professional status where applicable.
• Confirmation of professional qualifications, where applicable.
• Receipt of suitable references (if not received by the time of interview); and
• Medical clearance
• Online vetting check
• We onlyaccept applications completed on the Catholic Education Service Application Form with a covering letter. Please do not send CVs or open testimonials.

Please ensure that the application form is completed in full. In particular, you must ensure that a full work history is provided and that any gaps in your employment are fully explained.

• The referees cited in your application form must include your current or most recent employer. If your last employment was in a school, we would expect a reference from the Headteacher and/or Deputy/Assistant Headteacher.
• When seeking references, we will request information about your suitability to work with children.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, St Nicholas Catholic High School will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

Procedure for Application:

We welcome potential applicants to request a tour of the school prior to submitting an application, please contact Dawn Poole on 01606 706020 should you wish to arrange an appointment.

If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please complete the application form and send to d.poole@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk by 9am on Monday 01 December 2025.

If you have any questions please email admin@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk