East Sussex County Council
Receptionist (St Catherine's College Eastbourne)
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Receptionist
We are looking for a friendly and organised School Receptionist with strong administration skills. The ideal candidate should be personable, professional, and able to handle front desk duties efficiently.
The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment. This role involves handling enquiries, managing administrative tasks, and supporting the school's daily operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle a fast-paced school environment.
Hours: 23.25 hours per week to be worked
- Wednesday 08.00 - 16.15
- Thursday 08.00 - 16.15
- Friday 08.00 - 16.15
School term time plus one week in summer holidays
We offer you:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free membership to Benenden Private Medical Healthcare
- Excellent career development opportunities
- A fabulous staff room with complimentary tea and coffee
- Free flu vaccine
- A café that serves at breakfast, break and lunch using freshly sourced ingredients
- Highly visible supportive senior leaders
- A friendly, supportive, caring, and sociable staff team
- Free Parking
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Completed application forms and letters of application should be sent directly to the college addressed to swindsor@stcatherines.college [swindsor@stcatherines.college]
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Thursday 15 October 2026
St Catherine’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Prohibition and overseas checks will also be completed if necessary.
For more information about this position, please download the applicant pack and application form from our website, or please contact Sandie Windsor, Head of Personnel, SWindsor@stcatherines.college [SWindsor@stcatherines.college]
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Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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