Receptionist & Administrator

Chislehurst School for Girls, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6HE

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year – preferable hours 14:30 – 16:30
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,561
• Actual salary: £6,980
• Pay scale: NJC Scale 2, Point 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Is friendly, approachable and professional

• Can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Has strong organisational and administrative skills

• Is competent in Microsoft Office applications

• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:

• A dedicated and supportive staff team
• Polite and welcoming children and families
• A working environment where everyone is valued and respected

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Job Purpose

To provide a professional, efficient and welcoming reception service and administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office.

Main Responsibilities

Reception Duties

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff, students and external agencies

• Operate the school's reception area in a professional and welcoming manner

• Answer and direct telephone calls promptly and efficiently

• Manage visitor sign-in procedures and ensure safeguarding protocols are followed

• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries and courier services

• Maintain reception and waiting areas to a high standard

Administrative Duties

• Provide general administrative support to school leaders and departments

• Produce letters, reports, forms and other documentation

• Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based records

• Input and update information on the school's management information systems

• Assist with student admissions, attendance, and data administration as required

• Support the organisation of meetings, events and school communications

• Process orders, invoices and basic financial paperwork where required

• Assist with staff administration and personnel records as directed

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Ensure all visitors comply with safeguarding procedures

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and school policies

• Follow school health and safety procedures

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people

• General

• Participate in relevant training and development

• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

2610 Receptionist & Administrator recruitment pack ChSfG.pdf - 626 KB (opens in new tab)

About Chislehurst School for Girls

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1227 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chislehurst School for Girls website
• Email address: recruitment@chsfg.lumero.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chislehurst-school-for-girls

Chislehurst School for Girls is a non-denominational secondary academy based in Kent, for girls aged 11-18. The school has a rich history spanning decades and is situated in the idyllic town of Chislehurst.

It was originally founded in 1896 as Sidcup High School and was more recently known as Beaverwood School for Girls. The secondary school was renamed in 2014 as Chislehurst School for Girls.

At Chislehurst School for Girls, it is believed that each student has strengths. Through care and knowledge of every individual pupil, teachers strive to develop these strengths. The secondary school’s vision for the future is combined with the traditional values that it believes society respects.

Chislehurst School for Girls has a strong belief in good discipline and it ensures that students know what is expected of them. Pupils have access to a grammar-style curriculum, through the school’s Grammar Stream.

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