Afternoon School Receptionist – Welcoming & Organized

Cheltenham College; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym and swimming pool membership

Discounts with local businesses

Workplace Pension Plan

Job summary

Cheltenham Prep, part of Cheltenham College, is seeking an afternoon Receptionist to join our friendly admin team. You will be the first contact for pupils, families, visitors and colleagues, ensuring a warm, professional welcome and handling enquiries efficiently.

You will combine front-of-house duties with admin tasks, including pupil registrations, room bookings and general office work. Prior reception/administration experience and safeguarding awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or administrative experience is essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are required.
• Proactive, flexible approach and ability to manage priorities in a busy environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding in a school environment is important.

Responsibilities

• Front-of-house duties welcoming pupils, families, visitors and colleagues.
• Answering telephone calls and handling enquiries politely and efficiently.
• Supporting pupil registration, room bookings and general office administration.
• Providing flexible support to the wider administrative team and cover with a fellow Receptionist.

Skills

Reception experience

Administrative experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Cheltenham Prep, part of Cheltenham College, is seeking an afternoon Receptionist to join our friendly admin team. You will be the first contact for pupils, families, visitors and colleagues, ensuring a warm, professional welcome and handling enquiries efficiently.

You will combine front-of-house duties with admin tasks, including pupil registrations, room bookings and general office work. Prior reception/administration experience and safeguarding awareness are essential.