Student Receptionist - Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to internal promotion.

The governors of this popular, over-subscribed, Catholic school are seeking to appoint a reliable hardworking and organised Student Receptionist. To provide a receptionist and administrative service to students and school staff. We are looking for someone with experience and excellent communication skills to support with our busy student reception.

We can offer:

• A happy school with a committed team and a strong Catholic ethos;

• A warm and welcoming atmosphere;

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated and excellently behaved children;

• Supportive parents and Local Academy Committee Members;

• Excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy of schools

The successful candidate will:

 Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively by telephone and in person.

 Perform accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.

 Display excellent organisational skills; be adaptable and flexible in their approach to work.

 Have the ability to empathise with students’ parents/carers.

 Experience of dealing with a high volume of telephone and email enquiries.

 Experience working in a busy environment and prioritising competing demands.

 Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

 Experience of general school office administration.

Work Pattern

Full Time – 37 hours per week

Term time plus training days (39 weeks)

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry.

Only CES application forms will be accepted. All sections of the CES application form and supplementary must be completed and are available to download on our website at www.cncs.school and should be submitted to genna.wheeler@cncs.school

Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 17th January 2023

Interview Date: TBC

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. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Who are we looking for?

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council