Receptionist
The Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JY18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Mid-September 2026
Closing date
26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The position is available from mid-September 2026 and is offered for 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), term time only, plus an additional two weeks during the school holidays.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £21,880.00 (pro rata to £25,353 for a full time appointment)
Pay scale
- HGS4
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will play a key role in the smooth day-to-day operation of the School Office, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff and pupils.
The role involves providing a professional and welcoming reception service, managing enquiries via telephone and email, and supporting a range of administrative and operational functions across the school.
The ideal applicant will be professional, highly organised and able to demonstrate enthusiasm, discretion and a conscientious approach, with the ability to work calmly under pressure, manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records in a busy front office environment.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a supportive environment, welcoming
colleagues, in-house and off-site training.
Benenden Healthcare is provided for staff members wishing to take up the opportunity.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Harvey Grammar School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1015 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Harvey Grammar School website
- Email address
- kbristow@harveygs.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01303 252131
The Harvey Grammar School is a selective 11–18 boys’ grammar school with a distinguished history dating back to 1674. The school has a potent mix of bright, well-motivated pupils and highly qualified, experienced staff.
With a proven track record of helping pupils develop into well-rounded individuals with excellent academic records, the Harvey is committed to developing both academic potential and personal growth. Outside of the regular school day, the School offers a range of extra-curricular activities.
Our ethos is one of encouraging our young men to work hard, play hard and to be supportive of fellow pupils. Every pupil is given the support to identify and develop his particular talents, whether they be in the academic, sporting, creative or other fields.
The Harvey is committed to its founding principles, being to serve the brightest boys in Shepway regardless of their social background. Our ultimate aim is that all our boys enjoy their time at the Harvey, are instilled with strong community values and develop into self-assured, articulate and helpful young men, being ready and equipped to go on to the next stage of their careers.
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