Job Introduction
William Farr Church of England Comprehensive School are looking for a Part Time Receptionist to join their team.
• Permanent
• 20 hours per week
• Wednesday 12 – 4.30pm (4.5 hours)
Thursday 8.15am - 4.30pm (7.75 hours)
Friday 8.15am – 4.30pm (7.75 hours)
30 mins unpaid lunch break Thursday and Friday
• Salary Range: WFS Grade 3 (6-8) (£24,027 - £24,811) Pro rata (£11,391.60 - £11,763.30) depending on experience
• Part time and 40 weeks per year – additional week worked outside term time day with at least one day being the GCSE results day
• Start Date 1st September 2025
William Farr Church of England Comprehensive School has a long and proud history and standing in the local community. We are looking for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to undertake the role of Receptionist to join our team.
We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills when dealing with students, parents and colleagues and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Skills and Qualification Required:
• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C (4-9) essential
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to keep sensitive information private and maintain Confidentiality.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both adults and students.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organisation.
• Good time keeping and punctuality
We can offer you:
1. A school with a Christian ethos and values at our heart of the school community.
2. A very supportive team with a passion for continuous improvement rooted in our values of Compassion, Friendship, Perseverance, Respect, Responsibility and Wisdom.
3. A commitment to professional development
4. A collaborative working environment
5. The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and aspirational students with high learning expectations.
6. Continuous Professional development
7. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
8. Contributory Employer Pension
9. Occupational Sickness Scheme
For further information, please contact the School HR team: hr@williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk or if you would like a conversation about this post, please contact Anne Marie Bray on 01673 866900 to make arrangements.
William Farr is a popular, oversubscribed, rural Church of England comprehensive school, near Lincoln. The school gained academy status in 2011 and has approximately 1,450 students on roll. The school was graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in all categories in October 2022.
How to apply
Applicants should complete the Support Staff application form available on the school website and submit a letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, stating their qualifications and experience to date and how this will equip them to fulfil the responsibilities of this post. Please return completed applications to the HR office: hr@williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk. Under our Safer recruitment obligations CV applications cannot be accepted.
The closing date for applications is Monday 1st September 2025 at 9.00am
Interviews will be held on Week commencing Monday 8th September 2025
William Farr School is committed to the safeguarding of children, and all posts within school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to reveal information concerning all convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.
References will be taken up prior to interview along with online google searches, in line with our Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 obligations. Candidates who are not shortlisted will not be contacted. Feedback will only be provided to candidates invited to interview.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
