Senior School Receptionist
Required: 6th January 2025 (desirable)
Closing Date: Thursday 5th December 2024 (Strong candidates may be called earlier for an interview.)
Interviews: Wednesday 11th December 2024
Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 20 minutes from London Liverpool Street.
We are seeking a Senior School Receptionist to ensure the smooth running of our busy Senior School Reception. As the first point of contact for visitors and telephone callers, you will play a key role in representing the school with professionalism and warmth. This position requires you to manage the school’s telephone switchboard, perform general reception duties, and provide administrative support to the Admin Team. The working hours are 9am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time plus three additional weeks in the school holidays and three Saturdays per year.
The successful candidate will possess excellent verbal communication and time management skills, with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google. You must demonstrate the ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion, as well as the capacity to multi-task and remain composed in a fast-paced environment. A tactful and friendly demeanor is essential for engaging with visitors and callers alike, along with a proactive and team-oriented approach to problem-solving.
For further information about working at Brentwood School, please see the links on this page or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk To apply for this position, please use the Support Staff Interactive Recruitment Form. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.
Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
