Receptionist at Poltair School

2 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/PS/43495

Location

Trevarthian Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4BZ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£20,818.00 - £23,715.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

11:59pm, 11th Jan 2026

Start Date

On completion of pre-employment checks

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

About this Role

As the Receptionist, you’ll be the welcoming face of our school—providing a professional, friendly, and efficient first point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff. You’ll manage front-line communications via phone, email, and in person, ensuring all enquiries are handled with care and professionalism.

Your responsibilities will include greeting visitors, managing calls and messages, organising incoming and outgoing mail, and maintaining accurate records on the school’s systems. You’ll also support general office administration, helping to keep operations running smoothly day to day.

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys working as part of a supportive team. Confidence, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to outstanding customer care are key to success in this role.

This position is ideal for a proactive and approachable individual who enjoys variety and takes pride in creating a welcoming and efficient environment for all.

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.

Contact Details

Paula Kay
recruitment@celtrust.org

Poltair School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Please give details of any relevant experience, skills or knowledge to support your application. Be concise but make sure that you cover ALL the essential points of the person specification, please use examples where possible. :
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. From your training and/or experience, please give examples which demonstrate your knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and how you would ensure these vulnerable groups remain in a safe environment. Word Limit: 200 words