Receptionist

Receptionist at Upton-by-Chester High School

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Job Reference # EDV/2026/UHS/45584

Location: St James Avenue, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1NN

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)

Actual pro rata salary = £12,589

Hours Per Week: 22

Weeks Per Year: 38

Closing Date: Midday, Fri 28th Aug, 2026

Start Date: September/October 2026

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): Shortly after closing date

About this Role

The person we are looking for will provide a first-class reception and telephone answering service (both internal and external) to ensure that all callers are dealt with promptly and the image of the school is maintained and enhanced.

Someone who:

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• A creative, hardworking, and lateral thinker with excellent communication skills, able to convey information clearly and concisely to a wide range of audiences.
• Consistently demonstrates confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity when dealing with parents and learner issues.
• Acts with honesty and integrity at all times, while approaching challenges with patience, resilience, and a good sense of humour.

Full training will be given to the suitably experienced applicant.

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· Demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.

· A creative, hardworking, and lateral thinker with excellent communication skills, able to convey information clearly and concisely to a wide range of audiences.

· Consistently demonstrates confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity when dealing with parents and learner issues.

· Acts with honesty and integrity at all times, while approaching challenges with patience, resilience, and a good sense of humour.