Receptionist
- Organisation: Kingston Grammar School
- Location: Surrey
- Tenure: Part-time / Term Time
- Closing Date: Friday 5 June 2026
Kingston Grammar School are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and personable School Receptionist to join in September 2026.
The Receptionist 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 the person for this role is organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have 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 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.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 5th June 2026 at 9am. The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.
Prior to 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 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).
Registered Charity No. 1078461
Kingston Grammar School are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and personable School Receptionist to join in September 2026.
Description
The Receptionist 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 the person for this role is organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have 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 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.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 5th June 2026 at 9am. The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.
Prior to 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 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).
Registered Charity No. 1078461
