Receptionist

Stocklake Park; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Large staffroom

Pension with Life Cover

Employee benefits discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Flu Vaccination

Job summary

Stocklake Park School is seeking a warm, professional Receptionist to join our busy front desk in Aylesbury. You will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors, managing calls, post and admin tasks with a calm, organised approach.

The role is part-time, term-time, with a friendly team, onsite parking, and access to employee benefits. Previous reception experience (especially in a school) is desirable, with strong MS Office skills and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Reception experience (school experience a bonus).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Calm under pressure, with a can-do attitude.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and office systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet everyone with a friendly, professional approach.
• Manage a busy switchboard and handle calls efficiently.
• Organise post, deliveries, and admin tasks.
• Support the school office team and keep things moving.

Job description

# ReceptionistEmployer: Stocklake Park SchoolLocation: Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £19,870-£20,660 per annum (FTE £24,836 to £25,823)Posted: 6th November 2026Expires: 20th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583085Job Reference: SLP/RCP* Share :* PrintReceptionist – Be the Face of Our School!Weekly Hours – 8.15am to 3.45pm Monday to FridayInterviews to be conducted as suitable candidates applyWe’re looking for a warm, professional, and super-organised Receptionist to run our busy, fast-paced front desk. You’ll be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors—creating a welcoming atmosphere while keeping everything running smoothly.What you’ll do:• Greet everyone with a friendly, professional approach.• Manage a busy switchboard and handle calls efficiently.• Organise post, deliveries, and admin tasks.• Support the school office team and keep things moving.What we’re looking for:• Reception experience (school experience a bonus).• Excellent communication and organisational skills.• Calm under pressure, with a can-do attitude.• Confident with Microsoft Office and office systems.What We Can Offer You• Free onsite parking• Large staffroom with resourced kitchen with complimentary hot and cold beverages• Employer contribution pension scheme, with Life Cover• Access to employee benefits including discounts on travel and purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants• 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme• Annual Flu VaccinationIf you thrive in a dynamic environment and love being at the heart of the action, we’d love to hear from you!Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Lisa Snook (HR Officer).We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidateIf you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date you must assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.### AttachmentsJob Description ReceptionistPerson Specificaion - ReceptionistCandidate Pack 2025Child Protection Policy### Safeguarding Statement:The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media checks) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process