Receptionist

Varndean School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed and outstanding Receptionist to start as soon as possible. The successful applicant would be expected to provide excellent customer service for a wide range of stakeholders, including visitors, parents, students and staff.
The reception area is a busy and productive part of the school and the successful applicant should have a proven track record of working in a fast-paced customer-facing working environment with competing demands.

The role is 37 Hours per week, term time only. NJC Grade 4a points 9 to 10 £27254 to £27694, actual starting salary £23,611.

Varndean is an excellent place to work. Ofsted in 2022 described the “inspirational leaders”, the “expert” teachers, “impressive” pupils and the “exceptionally strong” staff training.

We hope you will want to pursue an application further and you are welcome to make a pre- application visit to the school.

To apply please complete the application form and send/e-mail it, with a covering letter to Lynn Hill, Director of Finance and Operations, Varndean School vacancies@varndean.co.uk

The closing date is 9am on Monday 5th January 2026. Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to interview excellent candidates in advance of this date.