Receptionist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Receptionist for a long-term, temporary position at a secondary school in Faringdon, part of the Cambrian Learning Trust. The role involves front-desk duties, safeguarding, and supporting various school offices.

You will greet visitors, manage sign-ins, handle emails and calls, and assist with events and attendance tasks in a busy school environment. Prior reception or admin experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist or administrative experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with MS Office.
• Ability to work in a busy school reception environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

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 as required.
• Assisting with general office duties and school events.

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


• 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

Salary and Benefits

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

• Discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.


• Comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

Class Actis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class 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.