School Receptionist/Administrator - The Royal Grammar School (Boys)

Overview

We are looking for an exceptional receptionist who is able to communicate effectively with our Students, Parents and the whole school community. We require a candidate that embodies our whole school ethos and core values and has a kind and patient demeanour. Job share would be considered for this role

Term time only

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: RGS Pay Range 2 Spine points 11 - 15 £21,694.49 - £23,509.99 per annum (a pro-rata of 24,879 - £26,961)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8.00am - 4.00pm) Monday – Friday

Closing date: 06/01/2025 08:00

Interviews to be held: asap

About us

RGS is an exceptional place. We have a vision to be seen as world class in offering those most naturally able the best that a state funded school can offer. We have a proud tradition, dating back to the 13th Century of educating young men.

You will very much enjoy working with the boys here who are courteous, committed, caring and entertaining.

Support staff at RGS provide a vital role in ensuring that the School not only runs smoothly but continues to develop. Whether joining one of the administration teams, being a technician, a support assistant, gap student, and working on the finances or around the extensive school estate, RGS welcomes colleagues from all backgrounds to bring an added dimension to our staff body. A range of roles exists from part time, term time only to full time and support staff have excellent opportunities to contribute towards school life. Although we do not ask our support staff to undertake teaching roles, we warmly encourage participation in school trips and co-curricular activities.

Salary, benefits and wellbeing at RGS
Support staff are paid on the RGS scales, which are closely related to the locally negotiated Buckinghamshire Council pay range. For the benefit of support staff, the School participates in the Local Government Pension Scheme. We are a mutually supportive team and endeavour to ensure that all staff have a healthy work / life balance.

We offer
Excellent pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free membership of the School’s Fitness Suite
Free use of the swimming pool
Tax efficient purchases of gadgets through the tech scheme
Staff common room with free tea & coffee
On site hot and cold food
Social functions/concerts/plays etc
Car parking onsite
Accommodation (limited)
Long service awards

Wellbeing
Staff football
Staff Yoga
Staff badminton
Staff tennis
Staff touch rugby
Christmas party
Secret Santa
Secret buddy
Wellbeing group meetings
Common Room cake day
Wellbeing week
End of term get-togethers
Staff birthday cake breaks

Website: www.rgshw.com

About the role

The role regularly demands the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks accordingly whilst maintaining accurate attention to detail. Due to the nature of the role the candidate will be exposed to sensitive matters which we expect to be managed with the utmost discretion and tact.

In addition to excellent administrative skills, the candidate must be IT literate and have the ability to be agile between varying platforms. Previous experience of operating in a school or reception would be advantageous however, a candidate who exhibits enthusiasm to learn is of equal importance.

About you

Skills and Abilities
-Exemplary interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely to Staff, Students, Parents and the wider community
-The ability to remain calm and patient under pressure
-Diplomatic and tactful when handling confidential and sensitive matters
-Able to prioritise and manage time efficiently and have sound professional judgement when handling competing demands
-Effervescent in nature with an eagerness to gain new skills and undertake training as required
-Good written, IT and verbal communication skills
-Able to work effectively as part of a team
-Adaptable to changing requirements
-Commitment to fully understanding and adhering to our safeguarding procedures. Strict safeguarding rules must be adhered to and training attended as required
-A dependable candidate who supports the wider school priorities.
-A commitment to deliver services with the framework of the school’s equality policy
-Smart and professional in appearance
-Upholds the RGS core values

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No: 01494 524955
Email: [email protected]

All staff, visitors and volunteers understand safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility and that they must be diligent to help secure children’s safety and wellbeing.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).