Receptionist/Administrator

Hampton College; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton College is seeking a friendly and organized Receptionist & Administrator to join our team. As the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff and pupils, you will provide a welcoming reception and essential office support.

The role covers managing the reception, switchboard duties, general administration, post handling, and first aid after training. A proactive, detail‑oriented and team‑minded candidate is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience in receptionist or administrative roles.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Attention to detail with accuracy and discretion.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the main reception area and provide a professional welcome to visitors
• Operate the switchboard and respond to telephone enquiries.
• Support the day-to-day administration of the College Office.
• Manage and distribute incoming communications and post.
• Undertake first aid duties following appropriate training

Skills

Receptionist experience

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Team player

Proactive approach

Job description

Required as soon as possible

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATOR

Are you an organised, professional and friendly individual who enjoys working with people? We are seeking a Receptionist & Administrator to join our team.

As the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff and pupils, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and efficient reception service while providing a wide range of administrative support across the College.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage the main reception area and provide a professional welcome to visitors
• Operate the switchboard and respond to telephone enquiries.
• Support the day-to-day administration of the College Office.
• Manage and distribute incoming communications and post.
• Undertake first aid duties following appropriate training

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a receptionist and/or administrative role.
• Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Can manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.

Working Hours:

This is a permanent position for two days per week (a total of 14 hours), term time plus 3 INSET training days.

Please note that the working hours and days for this role are fixed and we are unable to offer flexibility. This is to ensure appropriate reception and office cover is maintained throughout the week.

Hours of work are from 8:00am to 3:45pm (Thursday & Friday) with a 45-minute un-paid lunch break

Salary:

Receptionist/Administrator (Grade 4)

Full-time salary (52 weeks) From: £25,614 to £26,427 per annum

Term-time salary (14hrs per week/term time plus 3 days) From: £8,214 to £8,475 per annum

About Hampton College

Hampton College is an established all-through school (ages 4-19) located in Hampton Vale, Peterborough. It sits within Hampton Academies Trust (HAT) and works closely with neighbouring schools such as Hampton Gardens and Hampton Lakes.

Opened in 2005, the school has grown to serve over 1,620 students across both primary and secondary phases, including a thriving Sixth Form. Our facilities include specialist teaching spaces, a large Sixth Form Centre, and a learning environment that supports academic excellence as well as personal development.

The school’s vision centres on outstanding education, valuing people, promoting high‑quality learning, and maintaining a positive, healthy, community‑focused environment. Our motto that is embedded throughout our school community is Progress, Partnership & Pride.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Checks

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding due diligence. Where undertaken, this will be limited to information relevant to safeguarding or suitability to work with children and conducted in accordance with UK GDPR.