Receptionist

RECEPTIONIST (12.30PM TO 5.00PM)

• Scale 2/3
• Term time plus 5 INSET Days
• 22.5 hours per week (39 weeks)

Actual salary £15,386.90 - £16,053.09

An exciting position has arisen at this large, multi-cultural 11-18 community school to work as the afternoon Receptionist. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE: 

Responsible to the Office Manager: 

The Receptionist is responsible to the Office Manager for:

1. Operating the central console switchboard ensuring that all calls are promptly and politely answered and appropriate action taken, including the dissemination of messages.
2. Forwarding all absence emails promptly to relevant Head of Year, Attendance and pupil support admin.
3. Update and maintain the confiscated mobile log on Teams.
4. To process pupil appointments ahead of time.
5. Reporting any faults on the telephone system to the Network Team.
6. Entering information regarding pupils arriving late in pupils diaries and late spreadsheet on Inventry, liaising with the Attendance Registrar to ensure the effective monitoring of pupils absence.

Please view the attached Job Description for further details.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please download the attached Job Description and Application Form. Completed applications should be sent with names and addresses of 2 Referees via email (admin@heathland.hounslow.sch.uk) for the attention of Mrs Parminder Khunkhun (Office Manager) by 12:00pm Friday 11^th September 2026   

The school is located on a large site in Hounslow with excellent transport links and a large staff car park.

Please note that the school does not accept CVs . We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received. Please note references will be taken up in advance.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Heathland School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and asked to clarify their online presence.