Student Welfare Officer and Receptionist at Chessington School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/CS/90820
  Location
Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£28,617.00 - £29,436.00 Annually (FTE)
  Closing Date
11:59pm, 2nd Feb 2026
  Positions Available
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Student Welfare Officer and Receptionist

Chessington School

Garrison Lane,  Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS

Hours: 36 hours per week

Working Weeks: 39 weeks per annum

Permanent Position

Salary: £28,617 - £29,436 (FTE)


Chessington School is a great place to work. Our continuing professional development ensures that staff work together to improve their practice. We empower staff to deliver great service through a high expectations culture within the school. 

We are looking for someone with a calm, confident and helpful manner to support our students primarily with first aid but also other student welfare issues. They will have excellent communication skills and have a flexible, methodical approach to work and enjoy multitasking on a daily basis in a busy environment. Part of the day will also be on our school reception, greeting visitors to the school and answering and directing phone calls.

Previous experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage but is not essential.

The School is in the heart of Chessington close to the train station and bus links. You will be joining an energetic and dedicated team of colleagues working to provide exceptional service to our staff and a group of diverse and rewarding young people.


The successful candidate will:

  • Work with the Operations and School Leadership teams to support excellent communications with the school wider communities. 
  • Be eager to learn, professional and be keen to progress in the roles of our Operations team
  • Support the school Operations Team by taking on and developing skills in a range of school administration areas. 
  • Assist with school reception duties liaising with parents, students and members of the public.


Why work at Chessington School:

  • Our students are wonderful. They love the school, their teachers and learning. 
  • £30 million state of the art modern facilities in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school
  • Fantastic support from line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive. 
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development in a successful family of schools within the Every Child Every Day Trust 
  • A school dedicated to well-being. Increased length of October Half Term, workload reducing feedback strategies, Free gym membership, onsite childcare and more. 


Please see our school video here:



Here’s what our staff say

“I have been at this school for 9 years and I love it! It gets better and better each year without losing the supportive and caring environment”

"I am in my NQT year. The CPD, support and commitment I get has been overwhelming. I made the right choice” 

“This is the best school I have ever worked at.” 


Interview Date: Interviews will be held when suitable applications are received.  We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if suitable candidates are found.  


The Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS





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