School Receptionist & Attendance Officer

1 x 35 hours per week: 8.30am–4pm.
1 x 14 hours per week (Thursday & Friday): 8:30am–4pm.
Term time + 1 week (to be worked Inset & holidays (39 weeks).
Salary range: Grade C: £24,027–£24,790 pro-rata. 

The Burghfield Common Federation is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child and adult can succeed. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic School Receptionist to join our team and contribute to the smooth running of the receptions at both our schools, Mrs Blands Infant & Nursery and Garland Junior School. 

The school office is a very busy environment and the role includes a wide range of office duties coupled with interaction with the whole school community. Knowledge of Bromcom would be an advantage; however, full training would be provided. Responsibilities will include providing an efficient, professional and welcoming front-of-house service to staff, pupils, parents and visitors in addition to providing administration support to the office. Experience of working in a school would be an advantage but not essential. 

Our successful candidate will have the following: 

• A welcoming, happy and friendly face to pupils, parents, staff and visitors 
• Is organised, methodical and accurate and can prioritise their own workload 
• Has excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills 
• Excellent communication, organised, interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team 
• A caring approach understanding that the pupils at our school are the centre of everything we do 
• Enjoys working in a busy environment 
• Be reliable, flexible and positive 
• Will contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school 

We can offer: 

• A positive, caring and welcoming ethos 
• Supportive colleagues, parents and governors 
• Flexibility 
• Professional development and training 
• A comprehensive staff well-being package 

Visits to both our schools are warmly welcomed and encouraged. A full recruitment pack can be downloaded from our website www.mrsblandsinfants.co.uk. 

Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Interviews: We reserve the right to interview on receipt of suitable applications. 

Please note that applications will not be considered without a completed application form.

Mrs Bland’s Infant and Nursery School and Garland Junior School
Jordans Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire RG7 3LP
Tel: 0118 9832332
Email: recruitment@theburghfieldcommonfederation.org

THE BURGHFIELD COMMON FEDERATION 

The Burghfield Common Federation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment check, including social media check and references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.