OVERALL PURPOSE 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong receptionist at Bradon Forest School in Swindon. This role is varied; we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES 

·       To provide a warm welcome to all.

·       To be the main point of contact for all students, parents and visitors at our main reception.

·       Ensure that all visitors sign in and where necessary request proof of identity.

·       Management of the reception service, answering routine telephone calls, emails and face to face enquiries in a professional manner.

·       Ensuring visitors and parent communications are dealt with effectively.

·       Maintaining a professional reception, including keeping the area clean, tidy and welcoming.

·       Provide general administrative duties routine clerical support e.g., filing, photocopying, emailing, providing admin support where necessary for other school staff.

·       Undertake typing, word-processing and other IT based tasks.

·       Will need to complete first aid training and be available for first aid calls in support of the first aid lead.

Bradon Forest School is a well-respected and popular 11 – 16 comprehensive and our catchment area accepts students from rural and urban communities. The school is well situated just north of the M4 (J16), within easy travelling distance of Bristol, Bath, and Swindon and on the edge of the Cotswolds.  The Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of six secondary schools and four Primary Schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 883 people and educate 6,183 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years. All our schools share a deep commitment to delivering an excellent comprehensive education to all the students in the Trust. 

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check (see information below) and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.

  We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to consider any reasonable adjustments you require so please ask us during your interview. 

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.