Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Part‑time, permanent position 20 hours per week Monday to Friday: 12.30pm to 4.30pm Term Time only (39 weeks per year). Salary: NJC pay spine points 3 to 5: £28,617pa to £29,436pa FTE (Actual pro rata salary: £13,657pa to £14,048pa).

Start Date:

September 2026.

We are seeking a Receptionist to provide a friendly and efficient reception service to assist in the smooth and effective operation of the school. In this dual role, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, while also providing vital administrative support behind the scenes. The ideal candidate is a multitasker who can greet a visitor with a smile while keeping our office operations running like clockwork.

• Front of House:
  Greet visitors warmly; manage the visitor sign‑in process and maintain a tidy, professional reception area.
• Communication:
  Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls, and manage the school email inbox.
• Administrative Support:
  Assist with data entry, preparing documents, filing, scanning and dealing with general Parentmail enquiries.
• Office Coordination:
  Manage incoming and outgoing mail/couriers, monitor and order office supplies.
• To be trained and provide first‑aid cover when required.
• To be able to cover for the morning receptionist when required.

Minimum 1‑2 years of experience in a front‑desk receptionist role and demonstrable administrative experience.

• IT
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or Google Workspace.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanour.
• Organisational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to prioritise tasks, multitask efficiently, and problem‑solve.
• Reliability:
  High level of punctuality, discretion, and attention to detail. Adhere to the school dress code (professional business dress) and other school procedures.

• Previous school experience.
• Knowledge of SIMS/Parentmail.
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• A current appropriate first‑aid certificate.

Training will be provided for the most suitable candidate.

Any offer of employment will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, a background check including an online check of the applicant's social media accounts, and receipt of satisfactory references.