RECEPTIONIST

GRADE C SCP 4 (£25,185) FTE

ACTUAL SALARY £8,576.51

15 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 1 DAY

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

St James’s is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E Multi Academy Trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other four schools in the MAT: Bury C of E High School, Canon Slade School and Bolton St Catherine’s Academy, St Catherines Horwich; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a great team player, friendly, and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and is able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Is confident in liaising with a variety of staff at all levels.
• Has excellent customer service skills.
• Has a passion for well organised administration systems and processes.
• Has excellent ICT skills and is proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instill in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• Providing professional, courteous and customer focussed reception and back office administrative services to all stakeholders maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality.
• Ensuring all visitors are subject to the required safeguarding checks before allowing unrestricted access to the school.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks. 
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
• Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333000 or by emailing hr@stjames.tbft.uk

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link:

Vacancy Detail -SCH-TBFT-0170 - SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 13^th October 2025 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC