We are delighted to invite applications for a warm, organised and personable School Receptionist to join Kilnwood Vale Primary on a permanent basis. As the first point of contact for pupils, families, staff and visitors, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional atmosphere within our busy school office. This role offers the opportunity to provide vital administrative support, contribute to the smooth running of daily school operations, and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to supporting our children and community.

Your opportunity

In this varied and fast‑paced role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth daily operation of the school office, providing high‑quality administrative support across a wide range of tasks. You will manage incoming enquiries by phone, email and in person, ensuring all communication is handled efficiently and with warmth. Your responsibilities will include administering first aid and medication in line with policy, maintaining accurate pupil records, supporting attendance processes, and assisting with admissions administration. You will use systems such as SIMS, ParentMail and Microsoft Office to produce letters, manage data, prepare resources and keep essential information up to date, including noticeboards, website content and parent communications. The role also involves coordinating school diaries, organising meetings and events, supporting extracurricular activities and trips, managing deliveries, and working closely with teaching, administrative and leadership staff to ensure information flows smoothly throughout the school. As a key member of the front‑of‑house team, you will uphold safeguarding practices at all times and contribute to the friendly, organised and professional environment that Kilnwood Vale Primary is proud to offer.

What we're looking for:

• Good general level of spoken and written English, with GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Confident administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• A friendly, welcoming and professional manner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly reliable, discreet and able to handle sensitive information confidentially at all times.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a busy team, remaining calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexible, supportive and committed to safeguarding and maintaining appropriate boundaries with children and young people.

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. 

About Kilnwood Vale School

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Kilnwood Vale Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £23,651

Actual Salary: £17,897.66

Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-15:30 (32.5hrs per week, term time only) 

Closing Date: 1st March 2026 

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.