School Receptionist

Thank you for your interest in working at our school. Poynton High is a great school, full of inspirational young people and exceptionally talented staff. As Headteacher I am proud to have such a supportive, expert and engaged staff team and I hope that you will wish to move forward on your application and look to join us in due course. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to work on our exceptionally busy reception and switchboard. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, creativity, and flexibility, and will be able to engage confidently with visitors, teachers, and students. This role requires someone who can multitask effectively, prioritise competing demands, and remain composed and professional in a fast-paced environment. While experience working in a school setting would be an advantage, the most important qualities we are looking for are strong communication and organisational skills, along with a genuine willingness to learn and develop within this varied and rewarding position. A full induction and comprehensive training programme will be provided. Our school serves the families of Poynton, Disley, Adlington and surrounding areas and we lie at the heart of this community’s learning needs. We pride ourselves on being a community where every young person is challenged to reach their full potential and experience success, regardless of their background or ability. We believe that all stakeholders—students, staff, families, and the wider community of which we are a part—share the responsibility of contributing to the growth and achievement of our students. Recognising that every young person is unique, we are committed to building strong relationships and fostering an inclusive environment that values individuality, celebrates all achievements, and empowers our students to thrive academically, socially, and personally. We have approximately 1500 students in Years 7 to 13 and offer a wide range of A levels in our large and successful Sixth Form. We are proud of the academic excellence achieved by our students and of their involvement in wider school life. We hope that as a prospective member of staff you will share our mission to “inspire and empower all within our learning community to fulfil their individual potential and ambitions so that all are able to be active and successful citizens in our global society”. Please see our website (https://www.poyntonhigh.org.uk/) to get a better understanding of life here at Poynton High. We very much hope that you want to join our team and look forward to receiving an application from you in due course. Please see attached Job Pack for further information.