Receptionist

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0TZ

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week. Term Time Only plus 5 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 2 scp 3 – 4 Actual Salary £21,517.07 - £21,854.63 (£24,796- £25,185 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Gabriel’s RC High School are currently seeking a School Receptionist. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The Receptionist is the “face of the school” and will greet all visitors, contractors, pupils and parents providing a warm welcome and assisting with any queries. The role will also support the school administration function with general administration duties, data management and other duties pertaining to first aid, safeguarding, school events and other activities.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Experience working in a busy office environment/reception area.

• Experience of dealing with difficult situations.
• The ability to build and form good relationships with students and colleagues.
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding roles and responsibilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• A good standard of numeracy and literacy skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines.
• Good ICT skills/knowledge, particularly software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gabriel's RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

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About St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1053 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gabriel-s-rc-high-school-a-voluntary-academy

St Gabriel’s is a comprehensive High School situated in central Bury, Greater Manchester. We have welcomed pupils aged 11-16 from a variety of partner primary schools since 1954, and hold a strong reputation within our local community for strong academic success and excellent pastoral care. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.

As a member of staff at St Gabriel’s you will work within the school and more broadly be able to collaborate with our colleagues in other schools across our Trust. Local and central development opportunities will support the growth of the successful candidate.

Arranging a visit to St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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