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- Ipswich School
- Address:Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SG
- Salary:11204 per annum
- Hours:20.25 hours per week 35 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
- Reference:7998
Founded during the fourteenth century Ipswich School is one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. We have circa 1000 pupils aged between 3 months and 19 years and we are co-educational throughout. The most recent Inspection of the Senior School (September 2022) rated us as excellent in all categories a judgement of which we are very proud.
This is a part-time position based at the Senior School on Henley Road. The schools main Reception Office opens from 8:15 am to 5 pm during term time (35 weeks per year) and from 8:30am and 1pm each morning during the schools holiday periods.
The Senior School Receptionist will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the reception area is fully staffed at all times between these hours.
We are looking for someone who will provide a warm and professional welcome to our prospective and existing parents and visitors to the school both face to face and on the telephone. To excel in this role you will also need to be a good communicator with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly when required.
Hours of work
The normal hours of your work will be 20.25 hours per week Monday to Friday during Ipswich School term time (35 weeks per annum) at days and times to be agreed. During Ipswich School holiday periods our main Reception Office is open each morning and you will be required to work for a further 22 mornings during this time from 8.30 am 1 pm. Dates will be agreed in advance each year. You may also be required to work some Saturday mornings for example for the School Open Morning which will be paid as overtime.
Salary and benefits
the salary for this post for the hours described above is 11204 per annum which includes paid holiday per annum in accordance with the Working Time Regulations. Salaries are paid monthly in arrears by BACS on the last working day of each month and are reviewed annually
holidays may only be taken during Ipswich School holiday periods and at times to be agreed outside of the requirements above
free lunch is provided in the School Dining Hall during term time when the kitchen is in operation
staff are able to use the schools swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations)
support staff with 3 years contracted service are eligible for fee remission based on their contracted working hours
after 3 months service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme and will receive 3x death in service life cover
you will have access to Smarthealth the Schools wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support
we also offer a Cycle to Work Scheme.
We would encourage you to download an application form and a full job description for this role fromour website call the HR team on or email
Completed application forms should be returned to the Director of Human Resources Ipswich School 25 Henley Road Ipswich IP1 3SG or by email to
Please advise us of any special requirements you may have if you are called for an interview. If your special requirements mean that you need to submit this application in a different format please contact us.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised after the closing date and interviews will likely be held in the weeks commencing 10 or 17 November.
If we have not been in touch with you by the end of November then we regret that your application will have been unsuccessful but we would like to thank you for your interest.
Please note
Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Key Skills
- Multi-line Phone Systems
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- QuickBooks
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- 10 Key Calculator
- Dental Office Experience
- Front Desk
- Administrative Experience
- Medical Receptionist
- Phone Etiquette
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