St Thomas’ is a special place with a group of dedicated staff who are committed to ensuring that our children receive the very best education and where our children grow to be confident, highly motivated and happy. As a Church of England school, our school vision 'Growing, Learning and Shining Together with God' underpins all that we do.

Core Purpose

The core purpose of a Receptionist at a Manor MAT School is to operate a Reception Service that promotes a professional image of the School. To deliver administrative and general office services and provide information and support in an educational establishment setting.

Reception Duties

• To be the first point of contact for all visitors to the school.

• Ensure all visitors follow the signing in procedures and are provided with relevant health and safety information. 

• Maintain the Entry-sign system for staff and visitors, ensuring authorised visitors are entered.

• Submit order for labels when needed.

• Always provide a pleasant and efficient reception service.

• Deal with all enquiries in a professional, pleasant and courteous manner.

• Keep reception areas welcoming, tidy and up to date.

• To answer the telephones promptly, courteously and with sensitivity and confidence, using initiative as required and forwarding detailed messages as appropriate. 

• Ensure pupils are signed in/out appropriately when attending/returning from appointments.

Manor MAT inspires belief in everyone, creating individual and collective futures, with an unswerving commitment to our communities and beyond.  We pledge to champion each other, together.

Employee Benefits

• A dedicated and friendly staff team who are committed to delivering the best education and services for children and staff within the Trust.
• CPD opportunities in-line with role
• The chance to join a growing Academy who are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils
• VivUp – Employee Benefits scheme (https://vivupbenefits.co.uk/)

Manor Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.  Manor Multi Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Informal visits to school are welcome.  To arrange a visit please contact the school.

Interviews to be confirmed.