Receptionist / Clerical Officer

Receptionist / Clerical Officer | Grange Park School | Sevenoaks

Intro

Grange Park School is seeking a professional, motivated Receptionist / Clerical Officer to join our dedicated office team at an exciting stage of the school’s growth. As an autism-specific provision for children and young people aged 9–19, we pride ourselves on a “Good” Ofsted rating and an ambitious drive toward “Outstanding.” If you are a well-organized administrator with a heart for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and the communication skills to manage pupil admissions and front-of-house services, this is your opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative trust of schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Reception Excellence: Provide a warm, professional, and efficient welcoming service to parents, pupils, and visitors.

• Admissions Management: Organize and deliver the pupil admissions process, ensuring all documentation is handled with precision.

• Clerical Support: Perform essential administrative tasks to support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a central point of contact, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills to support the school’s unique ethos.

• Safeguarding Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” (KCSIE) guidelines and school safeguarding policies.

Requirements and Skills

• Professionalism: Well-organized, motivated, and able to deliver a high standard of service.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with staff, pupils, and external agencies.

• Flexibility: An enthusiastic and adaptable approach to a busy school environment.

• Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including the barred list).

• Work Permit: Valid EU work permit is required.

About the Role

This role is more than just traditional reception work; you will be the first point of contact for an autism-specific community across two sites (Wrotham and Stansted). You will benefit from Grange Park’s membership in KSENT, a collaboration of 26 special schools in Kent, which provides exceptional CPD, shared working practices, and clear career progression.

The school offers comprehensive autism-specific training, ensuring you understand the unique needs of our pupils. You will play a vital role in managing the administrative lifecycle of the students, from their initial admission through to supporting their daily development in a purpose-built environment designed for their success.