Receptionist / Childcare Supervisor

Oxford High School GDST; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job description

If you offer experience of working in a childcare setting along with skills as a receptionist, this is an opportunity to play a key role as part of Oxford High School’s after school care provision.

We are looking for someone to provide library area supervision, reception cover and oversee the signing in and out of students of after school care and ensure they leave with an appropriate adult/their parent where necessary.

Your additional responsibilities will include:

• Answering the telephone, greeting visitors and parents, responding to emails and some admin tasks
• Assisting in maintaining the reception area to an agreed standard of tidiness and cleanliness
• Assisting in the maintenance of appropriate records of pupil attendance
• Ensuring all students leave the library by 6pm

Your hours of work will be between 15:45 – 18:15 Monday to Friday during term time only. These may vary slightly on different days.

A degree of flexibility with your working arrangements is required from time to time to assist us in meeting the needs of the busy school calendar.

Safeguarding and first aid training will be provided.

You will need the ability to use language and communication skills to relate to children and young people, establish positive relationships, and empathise with their needs.

Knowledge of child protection issues and an understanding of health & safety requirements are equally important.

About Oxford High School:

Since its foundation nearly 150 years ago, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.

Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our students are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• Mobile and confidential personal financial guidance and support
• Retail and Lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools.

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

Previous Applicants need not apply.

Application closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 27th April 2025.

Interviews will take place on: Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd May 2025.

Oxford High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.