Permanent, Term time only, Mon – Fri, 8.00am – 3.30pm (37.5 hrs to include a 30 mins unpaid lunch)

Salary: Grade E (£17,819 - £18,389.77 pa)

Are you friendly, professional and highly organised and committed to the safeguarding of children? We are looking for a dedicated receptionist to be the first point of contact for our School. This is a key role in the heart of our school, providing a warm welcome to pupils, parents staff and visitors and supporting the smooth day to day running of the school.

Silverwood School, Chippenham campus, is a specialist setting supporting children and young people aged 4–11 with a wide range of complex needs. Our school provides tailored, inclusive education designed to help each pupil thrive.

Here’s what you can expect:

• A warm and welcoming school environment

• Supportive and friendly team

• Opportunities for training and development

• Making a real difference in children's daily school experience

What our staff are saying:

• “Silverwood has a real sense of community and we are forever evolving and changing as a school. It’s a really exciting and inspirational place to work with fantastic people in every department and level in the school”

• “I absolutely love my job and look forward to coming into school every day. I love the team I work with and fully trust and respect them all. They support me 100% as I do them.”

About the role:

• Greet all visitors, parents, and pupils in a courteous and professional manner

• Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and manage email correspondence

• Support staff with administrative tasks including data entry, filing, and document preparation

• Manage pupil attendance records and sign-in/sign-out procedures

• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

• Maintain a tidy and welcoming reception area

• Liaise with external services as needed

About you:

• Has a kind, professional and friendly manner

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Is calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities

• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding

• Is confident in using Microsoft Office and School IT systems

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 3rd July 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible