Receptionist - Captain Webb Primary School

At Captain Webb Primary School, we put our children at the heart of everything we do and provide them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards.   

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.   

We believe in providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.  

Captain Webb Primary School is a successful and popular primary school based in Dawley. This is an extremely exciting time to join us on our journey to becoming an outstanding school. 

We are looking to employ an exceptional receptionist/administrator to join our small office team.  

The primary tasks will involve managing the reception desk, including answering the phone and dealing with parental queries.   You will also have responsibility for maintaining the school website, booking trips and visits, school newsletter, and checking the daily attendance. In addition to this you will be the main contact for messages/information between parents and school.

The successful candidate will need experience of working in a busy office environment, of working with Management Information Systems, and have experience of MS Office.  In addition, they will be required to update other systems (such as children’s educational records, and parental consents) ensuring that the teaching staff have accurate information on the pupils in their classes.   

Ongoing support and training will be provided.

Captain Webb Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process is in line with safer recruitment guidance and, as such, this post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, suitable references, ID checks, and proof of qualifications. An online search will be conducted on all interviewees, and you will be expected to complete a safeguarding self-disclosure form prior to interview. Please make sure you complete the application form carefully, and ensure you explain any gaps in employment as this will be discussed, along with any disclosures, in the interview.

To Apply

Please complete an application form (C.V.’s are not accepted). Please clearly quote the vacancy you are applying for on the application form.

Application form, Job description and Personal Specifications are available from WM Jobs website www.telford.gov.uk/jobs.  Please e-mail completed applications to lynn.sanderson@taw.org.uk .  

Or post to:

Captain Webb Primary School, Webb Crescent, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3DU

Closing Date: 8^th December 2024 @ midnight

Shortlisting: 9^th December 2024

Interview Date: 12^th December 2024 

Due to the busy nature of the school, if you have not heard from us by the 12^th December 2024 please assume you were unsuccessful. 

For further information, please contact the School Business Manager (Lynn Sanderson) on 01952 386770 or email lynn.sanderson@taw.org.uk

Attached documents
Job Description
Application Form