Dean Close School are looking to appoint a new School Receptionist to join our front office team from September. This role is a full-time position working 36 weeks per year.; however, we would be open to considering job sharing for this role and part-time applicants are encouraged to apply. The Receptionist is acting as the first point for contact for the school and will be tasked with operating the school switchboard and handling any general enquiries. Other roles and responsibilities are to include:

• Maintaining and updating manual and electronic records using MIS and IT systems
• Support the Office Manager with accurate attendance reporting and maintenance of the MIS system
• Liaising with staff, pupils, external agencies, and the wider school community
• Organising events and supporting meetings
• Supporting the daily running of reprographics in the absence of the Reprographics Assistant
• Provide general administrative support to the School office
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained and handle sensitive information with discretion
The successful candidate would have strong organisation skills and has the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. We would like to arrange interviews for the role on week commencing 23rd June 2025. Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustment are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query. Internal applicants Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application. The Foundation Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future. Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future. Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.