Receptionist

Guilsborough Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Guilsborough Academy in the Northamptonshire countryside is seeking a friendly, professional Receptionist to join our vibrant school community. You’ll be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and staff, helping create a warm, efficient front-of-house experience while supporting the wider administrative team.

Key duties include greeting visitors, signing in, handling calls and emails, and assisting with general admin and school communications.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, approachable manner with a helpful attitude.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office and school systems.
• Experience in education or customer-facing roles is desirable; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage sign-in procedures.
• Handle incoming calls and emails professionally.
• Assist with general administrative tasks and school communications.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer-facing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

School systems

Job description

Situated in the idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from

the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.

We are excited to be seeking a friendly, professional, and highly organised Receptionist to join our vibrant school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting staff, students, and

visitors in a dynamic educational environment.

About the Role

As our Receptionist, you’ll be the first point of contact for all visitors, parents, and staff. You’ll help create a warm and efficient front-of-house experience while supporting the wider administrative team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Greeting visitors and managing sign-in procedures
• Handling incoming calls and emails professionally
• Assisting with general administrative tasks and school communications

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, approachable manner and a passion for helping others
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and school systems)
• Previous experience in an Education setting or customer-facing role

Experience in a similar role is desirable, but full training will be provided.

Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on [e-mail] or 01604 740641.