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Job Ref No. ECC8825465-157 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: 5-6
Position Start Date: 06/10/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 23/09/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: Friday 26 September 2025 Shortlisting Starts:  23/09/2025

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We are seeking to appoint a full-time Receptionist to join our friendly admin team at St Bernard's High School.

The Receptionist will be the face of the school, as the first point of contact either by phone or once on site. You will provide a professional receptionist service to the school as well as secretarial support to teaching staff. If you have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively, be committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times, and be able to deal with difficult situations effectively, come join our team.

St Bernard's High School is a vibrant Catholic girl's school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational mixed Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day to day life.

All new staff are supported within the positive ethos of this happy and high performing school, and to this end all staff complete an applicable induction training programme. The community at St Bernard's welcome applications from people of all faiths or none.

Closing Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025, 9.00am

Interviews: Friday 26 September 2025

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Zoe Booker
St Bernard's High School
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex, SS0 7JS
Telephone: 01702343583
Email: ZMB@stbernards.southend.sch.uk

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