Receptionist
Hereford Sixth Form College has over 2000 full-time 16-19 students and an excellent reputation for its results and extra-curricular provision. Rated Ofsted outstanding in 2007 and again in 2023, the College consistently achieves one of the highest Advanced Level points scores per entry of over 100 SFC’s nationally and has outstanding value added results as measured by both the ALIS and ALPS systems.
The Heart of Mercia Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), formed on 1 April 2019, delivers education in the West Midlands; Hereford Sixth Form College is a part of this Trust. The MAT has an annual budget of £50m and serves the needs of 8,500 students across the region.
We are currently seeking a friendly and organised individual to join our team as a Receptionist, with additional responsibility for managing communications to parents. As the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors, you will play a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming environment.The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a customer-focused attitude, and the ability to handle a variety of administrative tasks efficiently.
All applications must be made on the College’s application form. Completed application form should be sent to recruitment@hereford.ac.uk. Please note we do not accept CVs.
The closing dates are given as a guide. We reserve the right to close vacancies at any time. If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has been unsuccessful at this time. We may choose to appoint before the official deadline and candidates may be called for interview sooner.
Hereford Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting, Hereford Sixth Form College (part of Heart of Mercia Trust) may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
The College celebrates diversity and aims to recruit a diverse range of staff.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the
Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974