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Receptionist

Warren Mead Junior School · Banstead · Surrey

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Receptionist to join our team, based at Warren Mead Infant School. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, as you will serve as the first point of contact for all visitors to the school.

Your Opportunity

Warren Mead Infant and Junior Partnership is seeking a hard‑working and motivated individual to provide efficient reception and administrative support, ensuring a high‑quality service for our school community and the timely completion of key tasks. This is a busy and varied position suited to someone who is warm, welcoming, and able to remain calm while handling unexpected situations.

What we're looking for:

  • Good general level of spoken and written English, with GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
  • Confident administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
  • A friendly, welcoming and professional manner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly reliable, discreet and able to handle sensitive information confidentially at all times.
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a busy team, remaining calm and effective under pressure.
  • Flexible, supportive and committed to safeguarding and maintaining appropriate boundaries with children and young people.

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. 

About Warren Mead Schools

Our school sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Warren Mead Infants and Warren Mead Juniors, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Danetree Primary School, Cuddington Croft Primary and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. 

  • A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils 
  • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness 
  • 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England 
  • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity 
  • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education 

GLF Schools Employment Offer 

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish 

  • Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
  • Flexible working options 
  • Generous holiday allowance 
  • Work life and family friendly policies 
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives 
  • Access to a staff benefits portal 
  • Community and collaboration working model 
  • Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information. 

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

FTE Salary: £23,914

Pro Rata Salary: £20,715.94

Pay Range: GLF Associate Grade 2.1

Hours: 36.25hrs Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3:45pm (Term time 39 weeks) 

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 5th July at 11.59pm

Interview Date: W/C 6th July 2026

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About this school

Warren Mead Junior School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 7–11

Not rated
Pupils
249
Avg teacher salary
£47,563
Pupil:teacher ratio
26.8:1
Academy trust
GLF SCHOOLS

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1EJ

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Salary
£23,914 FTE (£20,715.94 - Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
15 June 2026
Closing date
5 July 2026

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