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Receptionist – Penglais Comprehensive SchoolCeredigion County Council • Aberystwyth, UK
Receptionist – Penglais Comprehensive School

Receptionist – Penglais Comprehensive School

Ceredigion County Council • Aberystwyth, UK
23 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

About the role

We seek to appoint a receptionist who will work independently to manage a very busy Reception as well as working as part of the Administration team. The right candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic and very busy environment, when ‘thinking on your feet’ is essential. The main qualities required to succeed in the role are excellent professional communication skills; an ability to prioritise; flexibility and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will enjoy working with students, parents and staff and be able to communicate information in a timely and effective manner.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to play a key role in increasing the aspirations and success of our students, thereby contributing to the journey of Ysgol Penglais in becoming an excellent school.

Ysgol Penglais has much to offer:

a research-based school with good relationships between staff and students

  • a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders,
  • access to the bustling university town of Aberystwyth,
  • located on the beautiful Ceredigion coast, an area of natural beauty.

For further details please contact Helena Clements (PA to the Headteacher) on or email

Information Pack

Ysgol Penglais is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS and other checks appropriate to the post.

Ysgol Penglais is an equal opportunities employer.

Interviews: Week commencing 7th September

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roleswithin our organisation requireaDisclosureand Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

  • School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
  • Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
  • Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
  • Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
  • School Admissions
  • Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
  • Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
  • Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
  • Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training
Aberystwyth Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.
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