Senior Receptionist / Clerk to Governors
Cheltenham
Contract: Permanent
Start date: w/c 24th August 2026 (negotiable)
Do you want to work in an inspiring, rewarding and happy school?
The Governors of Charlton Kings Junior School are currently seeking to appoint someone with administrative and / or secretarial experience to join our wonderful and successful school. The working days and hours will be Monday to Friday. Exact times to be agreed.
Knowledge and experience of working in a school environment would be helpful but not essential and training will be provided.
We offer:
- A rewarding working environment as part of a supportive and dedicated office team.
- Superb facilities in a well-run school.
- Supportive and caring community of staff, pupils and parents.
- Wraparound Care facilities (if the successful applicant’s child attends CKJS).
We are looking for:
- A well organised, flexible and open-minded multitasker with a good telephone manner and IT skills, including competence in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- An individual with excellent English language, spelling and grammar.
- A team player.
- A person with excellent interpersonal skills to be the ‘front face’ of the school.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed; please call Reception to make an appointment.
Charlton Kings Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments are subject to safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS checks and references. Furthermore, the school may conduct online searches of publicly available information as part of due diligence with shortlisted applicants.
Please click on Apply Now and complete an online application.
Closing Date for Applications: Thursday, 9th July 2026 noon Interviews: w/c 13th July 2026
Salary: Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £28,142 – £29,540 (pay award pending) pa pro rata
Hours Per Week: 37 hrs/week, term time plus 2 weeks at the Head’s discretion


