School Receptionist

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2AJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,854.00 - £22,911.00 Annually (Actual) Romero Grade 3 (Point 4-7)

School Receptionist job summary

Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm, term time only plus 1 week

Are you an organised, friendly, and professional individual looking to join a dynamic educational environment? Cardinal Wiseman School in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Receptionist to become the welcoming face of our busy school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors, students, and staff with a warm and professional attitude.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and handle administrative tasks.
• Support the school's daily operations and events

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• The ability to multi task in a busy environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Health and Wellbeing Cover - Including cashback on optical, dental, therapy treatments, discounts at many high-street retailers, and access to a wide range of wellbeing services
• 24/7 Counselling & Support Line - Confidential support whenever you need it
• Generous Pension Scheme - Helping you plan and invest in your future
• Opportunities for Progression - We’re committed to your career growth, with clear development pathways, regular reviews, and access to internal and external training to help you reach your full potential
• A Supportive and Inclusive Workplace - Where your wellbeing comes first

Join us at Cardinal Wiseman School and be a part of our commitment to excellence in education!

The Romero Catholic Academy operates a refer a friend scheme of £200 for the referrer. If you have been referred to this vacancy by a current employee, please highlight this within the section headlined "Where did you first hear of this vacancy?" on the application form. All rules relating to referrals are provided within the TRCA Refer a Friend Policy linked on our website.

We are committed to safeguarding children. As part of the pre-employment process, an enhanced DBS check and social media screening will be undertaken, in addition to other relevant background checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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

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

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 Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1439 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-wiseman-catholic-school

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