Catshill First School & Nursery is welcoming, positive and inclusive. The core purpose of the federation is to provide a nurturing community that challenges all to succeed. You will join an extremely caring staff with a ‘can do’ attitude to change and development.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated Receptionist to join our school. The successful candidate will be required to prioritise and manage a frequently changing workload, possess good organisational skills, develop good working relationships with the Administration team and will be a responsible and reliable individual.
Key Qualities and Accountabilities
- Strong communication skills and excellent team player
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Effective organisational, problem‑solving and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency with technology
- Excellent customer service skills, professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm and friendly, even in stressful situations, to ensure a welcoming and efficient front desk experience
- Work closely with other staff members to ensure a positive school environment
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and support staff in their development and training
- Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person
Both Catshill Middle School and Catshill First School have recently joined the Spire Church of England Learning Trust. This is an exciting time for both schools and all staff. The Spire Trust currently has six schools with the joint aim of raising standards and benefiting the children and families the schools serve. The Trust team provides excellent support, enables extensive networking and offers continued career development opportunities and training.
We can offer you a welcoming team committed to improving outcomes for all children and, as part of the Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities. The Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well‑being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barring List Check.
Applications can be forwarded to the School Business Manager, Mrs J Pearson, jpearson@catshill‑middle.worcs.sch.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Hours: 35 hours per week, Term Time plus TED days
Grade: Scale 2, Points 3‑4 (£24,796 – £25,185 p.a.) — Actual Salary £20,153 p.a. – £20,926 p.a.
Closing date: 5th June 2026 @ 9:00 am
Interviews: TBC
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