Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are currently recruiting for an e-Plus Receptionist to join the ESMS Junior School on a permanent basis to start immediately (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). The role is part time, term time, working 16 hours per week (Monday to Thursday from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm) with a salary range of £8,236 - £8,783 (ESMS Support Staff Salary Scales C), dependant on experience and qualifications. The role is based at the ESMS Junior School site at Ravelston.The purpose of the role is to serve as a friendly and supportive first point of contact for children and parents at New Ravelston; ensuring the secure and safe collection of our youngest children in collaboration with colleagues. The role also requires the postholder to manage the telephone and undertake various administrative tasks assigned by the e-Plus Manager.The successful candidate must have prior experience in a busy reception, preferably in a school setting, along with a strong understanding of ESMS structures and procedures. They should be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail while maintaining high professional standards.To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided.EligibilityESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right work in the UK.BenefitsStaff are offered a range of benefits including: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies, use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.ValuesWe are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.APPLICATION PROCEDUREIn order to apply for the position, applicants must visithttps://jobsearch.esms.org.uk/ to submit their application form.Any enquiries about this position should be directed to the ESMS Recruitment Team at recruitment@esms.org.uk The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 25 September. We anticipate interviews will be held week commencing 30 September.About ESMSWelcome to the ESMS, a vibrant, family of independent schools, for 3-18 year olds, in the heart of Edinburgh.We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex but closely twinned secondary education and a co-educational sixth form.At the ESMS family of schools we pride ourselves on our holistic approach to education which means that we place as much emphasis on opportunities and activities outside of the classroom as we do on what happens in class.We offer over 300 clubs and societies as well as wide-ranging opportunities in sport, music and drama, outdoor education, trips and community involvement, all with the intention of helping your child discover their talents, learn or explore something new, have fun and make new friends.Our Vision is to be a pioneer of rounded education in Edinburgh, giving every child the opportunity to excel.Our Mission is to develop grounded, resilient, accomplished children, with strong values who go out into the world equipped with everything they need to lead full and happy lives.AimsWe offer an outstanding, well-rounded education, to a diverse group of childrenWe take time to build strong relationships and to help our children feel happy, safe and secure so that they thrive emotionally and socially and academicallyWe provide an unrivalled range of activities outside the classroom, enabling our children to discover and develop their natural talentsWe inspire children to aim high and achieve strong academic resultsWe give children every opportunity to seize and embrace every challenge that life throws at themOur teachers inspire innovative thinkers with a love of learning that will last a lifetimeOur children develop the confidence to use their voicesOur nine values embed character, inspiring children to develop good hearts, make good decisions and improve the world around them.
