Receptionist

Kingston Grammar School is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and personable School Receptionist to join in September 2026.

You will be based in the Sixth Form building and will be the first point of call for visitors to the Sixth Form Centre, including students, staff and parents. The Receptionist should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that you are organised, able to multitask and work flexibly, with a 'can-do' approach to work, as no two days are the same. This role is also required to assist with other school administration as required, so good administrative skills, a flexible attitude and a willingness to support other areas and provide cover when needed are key to success in this role.

This role is offered on an initial fixed-term contract of one year, working term-time only, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with the exact hours of work to be agreed.

For queries regarding this role, please email recruitment@kgs.org.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit our vacancies page via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Friday, 5th June 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview at any time; therefore, early applications are welcome.

Applications should be submitted by completing the KGS application form and a covering letter. CVs will not be considered and should not be submitted in lieu of an application form.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note that this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.

Kingston Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This role is offered on an initial fixed-term contract of one year, working term-time only, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with the exact hours of work to be agreed.