Receptionist / Pupil Services Administrator

Position: Receptionist / Pupil Services Administrator Working: Term Time only . 1 day per week (Wednesdays) Hours: 8am-4pm (inc daily 20-minute unpaid break) Contract: Permanent, Grade 5 Salary: This equates to £4,446.78 - £4,589.13 per annum (pro-rata) The post We are looking to recruit a part-time Receptionist/Pupil Services Administrator to join our support team. The postholder will work one day a week at the school’s main reception receiving visitors and dealing with student queries and help oversee the school’s main first-aid room. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communications skills who will work well with staff, students, parents and visitors. The successful candidate will need to be able to work effectively as part of a team whilst also using their own initiative. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details of the job role. If you would like to discuss the role informally prior to application, please email Frances Adley, PA to Headteacher, on fadley@didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk The School Didcot Girls’ School is a dynamic school. In November 2022, the school was judged as continuing to be Outstanding. As Ofsted recognised, we invest in all of our staff: “Leaders support staff very well. They have established a collaborative and respectful working environment. With the trust, they provide highly valued training and leadership programmes. Staff are exceptionally proud to work at the school.” Ofsted also noted the high standards within the school and commented that “Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary” We are a values-driven school, committed to high quality teaching and learning and respectful relationships within an inclusive learning community. Developing stimulating and student-centred teaching and learning is at the centre of our school development work. We work hard to ensure that all girls’ education enables our students to develop confidence, leadership skills and high levels of aspiration. We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives and make every effort to accommodate flexible working. Summer 2025 GCSE results were superb with 87% of all students achieving 4+ in English and Maths, and 72% doing the same at 5+.  Results at A level in the mixed sixth form shared with our partner school, St Birinus School, are also extremely strong with 35% of grades awarded as A* or A and 65% achieving Grades A*-B. These results place us as one of the highest performing schools in the county. Employing great staff is key to the success of our school: the Headteacher is actively involved in every interview process.  We understand that valuing and developing our staff is the best way to release and realise their potential. In return, we seek staff who are passionate about working with young people, resilient,