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Job Description

We require a flexible and capable individual who enjoys interacting with young people to work in our busy Student Reception. Duties include attendance administration and looking after our medical room.  First aid and managing medicines experience is desirable but not essential as full training is provided. This is an exciting opportunity to join our pastoral support team in providing holistic support to students across the school.

Job details

Salary: NJC Grade 5 (Points 7-8) £27,274 - £27,709 FTE, actual salary £21,420 - £21,762

Hours: 34.5 hours a week term time only:

Mon - Thurs 08:15-15:45, Fri 08:15-15:15. Term time only

Job shares will be considered

Contract type: Permanent

Reporting to: Business Manager

We are a looking for someone to provide a full and effective service covering a range of pupil-focused services including:

Attendance administration and reporting

Managing the daily truancy call system

Supporting Student Reception

To provide First Aid and medical to students

The start date is as soon as possible.

The Weald is a high-achieving, popular and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, 10 minutes from Horsham, 35 minutes from Guildford and Brighton, and an hour by train to London.  The school has an excellent record of academic and pastoral achievement, and we pride ourselves in creating a caring and respectful ethos where every child is important.

The closing date for applications is 10am Monday 9 November 2026

Safeguarding Statement

The Weald School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below, or an application pack may be downloaded from our website www.theweald.org.uk

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Please note that an application form must be completed for this post and should be returned to [email protected]

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

Application Attachments:

Application Form (Support Staff)

Student Reception Admin – Application Pack Oct 26

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