Receptionist / Administrator

BARTON MANOR SCHOOL; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Receptionist/Administrator for a full-time term time position. The successful candidate will manage reception duties, greet visitors, and handle a variety of administrative tasks. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent IT proficiency are essential for this role. The school offers modern facilities and values professional development for its staff. Committed to safeguarding, all candidates are subject to a thorough vetting process.

Benefits

State-of-the-art facilities

Investment in professional development

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing reception duties.
• Proficient in administrative tasks and telephone duties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class service on Reception.
• Meet and greet visitors professionally.
• Process a wide range of administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Diplomatic and calm

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Receptionist/Administrator - term time only 4 days

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 14 January 2026
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 13 February 2026
• Location: Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1SU
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 2939e250-4344-4387-8b2e-b3eae4d5564e

Summary

We are looking for an experienced and professional Receptionist/Administrator to provide a first class service on Reception starting Wednesday 22 April 2026. Meeting/greeting, telephone duties and processing a wide range of administrative tasks will form the backbone of this role.

Candidates should be well organised, diplomatic, confidential and calm with good interpersonal skills. Excellent IT skills, a sense of humour and a willingness to work as part of a team will be key to ensuring Reception is professionally managed.

What the school offers its staff

The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues' continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. Barton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.