Reception and Student Services Officer

Salary £21,553.13 pro rata'd to the full time equivalent of £24,978 per annum United Learning are delighted to have opened a new school in Ashford. ChilmingtonGreen School is a newly established secondary school which opened in September 2023 with its first cohort of 120 Year 7 students. At capacity, the school will be a six‑form entry, co‑educational, non‑selective secondary with a 240‑place sixth form. We are currently looking for excellent, highly motivated staff, with the vision and aspiration to be a part of a school from its opening through to its first A‑level results day; bringing to life the United Learning ethos of the Best in Everyone through a curriculum, culture, environment, and structure that provides an exceptional educational offer for local young people. Staff will form a dynamic team who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to instilling the qualities of pride, respect, and resilience in the next generation of children, preparing them for successful, fulfilling, and enjoyable adult lives. Chilmington Green will work collaboratively with United Learning’s cluster of highly successful schools in the area, Wye School (free school, 11‑18) and Ashford School (independent, all through and boarding) and, as a result, staff will benefit from richer and wider opportunities for continued professional development (CPD). Chilmington Green School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life‑changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options. Job details Salary £21,553.13 pro rata'd to the full time equivalent of £24,978 per annum Chilmington Green School is a co‑educational, non‑selective Secondary school which opened in September 2023. It will grow to become a 6‑form entry school with a sixth form of 240 pupils. The school will build on United Learning’s successful track record locally and nationally, providing an excellent secondary education for local children. Our values of Ambition, Respect and Determination underpin the ethos and culture of our school. The successful candidate will join the school at a key point in the school’s growth as our new, state‑of‑the‑art building will open in September 2025. Furthermore, being part of a newly establishing school offers excellent professional development and future career prospects. We are currently looking for excellent, highly motivated staff, with the vision and aspiration to be a part of a school from its opening through to its first A‑level results day; bringing to life the United Learning ethos of the Best in Everyone through a curriculum, culture, environment, and structure that provides an exceptional educational offer for local young people. The Role We are looking to recruit a Reception & Student Services Officer to deliver an outstanding front of house and student support service. The successful candidate will join the school in September 2026 and will join a small team of staff. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to shape and grow with the school throughout its formative years. The successful candidate will have: Previous secretarial or office experience, preferably in a school environment. Drive and determination to ensure that Chilmington Green School is successfully established with high expectations from the very start. Dedication to their own professional development. We can offer: Excellent ongoing CPD and career development opportunities. The opportunity to contribute to and shape the growth and development of the school from the moment of opening. Collaboration with colleagues from across the United Learning trust and across our local cluster of schools, Wye School and Ashford School. We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to share with you our plans for the school. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early. #J-18808-Ljbffr