Receptionist

Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6HT

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £9,802.00 - £9,942.00 Annually (Actual) BEX041 - BEX044 14 hours 24 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (Thurs-Fri 8am-4pm)

Receptionist job summary

Please note that we may choose to remove this advert prior to the closing date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

We are looking for a friendly, organised and passionate person, who will be working as part of a supportive and dedicated team in providing a welcoming and efficient reception service. With an enthusiastic and helpful approach, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of the reception and administrative service and support of the Leadership and Management of the school.

As the first point of contact, you will create a welcoming and positive experience for parents and visitors, responding to calls and enquiries in a professional and prompt manner. A flexible attitude towards work is essential, along with an ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents and visitors to the school. You must have the ability to work using your own initiative and as an effective team member and be well organised. You should have a strong customer service ethos and be able to cope with conflicting demands.

Working pattern

14 hours 24 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (Thurs-Fri 8am-4pm)

Please note this is a fixed term role until the end of the academic year

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack via this link, for further information including the Job Description and Person Specification. We ask that you read this pack carefully, paying particular attention to the “How to Apply” section. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification.

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

Trinity CofE School 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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1051 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/trinity-church-of-england-school-belvedere

Trinity CofE School is an inclusive and caring environment, in which pupils and staff work collaboratively to provide the highest standards of education. Staff ‘have high expectations of all pupils’ and ‘pupils know that teachers are passionate about their subjects’. We provide a broad and challenging curriculum for all of our learners, complimented by a wider curriculum that serves to support their personal development, opening their eyes to a panoramic view of the world in which they live.

We provide excellent training and an induction support programme for new staff and ECTs, as well as the highest quality professional development through the extensive use of professional networks across the Trust. This is a school with a harmonious working environment and supportive colleagues, which has a very strong, shared Christian ethos.

The wellbeing of all members of the school community remains a central focus at Trinity, with leaders, including Governors and trustees, having a ‘routine focus on staff well-being’.

For information about Trinity CofE School, please visit https://www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk/
https://www.mynewterm.com/school/Trinity-Church-of-England-School,-Belvedere/136538

Follow us on Twitter @TrinitySchBelvd

For information about Trinitas Academy Trust, please visit https://www.trinitasacademytrust.org
https://www.mynewterm.com/trust/Trinitas-Academy-Trust/413831535

Trinity CofE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

Trinity CofE School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.

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