Receptionist

Step Teachers; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payroll

Wellbeing services

Exclusive deals

Job summary

Class Act is seeking a Receptionist for a long-term temporary position at a thriving 11–18 secondary school in Faringdon, part of the Cambrian Learning Trust. The role starts September 2026 and involves greeting visitors, handling calls, and providing admin support across departments.

Salary is dependent on experience, with PAYE weekly payroll. Publicised benefits include exclusive deals and wellbeing services. A school environment and safeguarding commitment are desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist or administrative experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work professionally in a busy environment.
• Friendly, approachable, and adaptable manner.
• Experience working within a school environment is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and managing reception enquiries.
• Answering and directing telephone calls.
• Managing visitor sign-in and safeguarding procedures.
• Responding to email enquiries and general correspondence.
• Providing administrative support to school departments.
• Maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Supporting attendance and student services where required.
• Assisting with general office duties and school events.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist – Long-term temporary and ongoing, starting September 2026

Hereis a thriving 11–18 mixed secondary school with sixth form located in Faringdon and part of the Cambrian Learning Trust. The school serves over 1,300 students and is committed to providing high-quality education, strong pastoral support, and excellent opportunities for personal development.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good across all key areas, including Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Sixth Form Provision.

Duties as Receptionist:

• Greeting visitors and managing reception enquiries


• Answering and directing telephone calls


• Managing visitor sign-in and safeguarding procedures


• Responding to email enquiries and general correspondence


• Providing administrative support to school departments


• Maintaining accurate records and databases


• Supporting attendance and student services where required


• Assisting with general office duties and school events

Ideal Receptionist:

• Previous receptionist or administrative experience


• Excellent communication and customer service skills


• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities


• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications


• Ability to work professionally in a busy environment


• Friendly, approachable, and adaptable manner


• Experience working within a school environment is desirable


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Class Actis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering withClass Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.