Receptionist - Part-time

Valley Invicta Academies Trust; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Aylesford is seeking a part-time receptionist to join their school office. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle front office duties efficiently. Applicants should be well-organized, have computer literacy, and ideally possess experience in a school setting. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to work in a positive environment with delightful children. The successful candidate will share duties with an experienced job share colleague.

Benefits

Direct line management

Experienced job share colleague

Positive working environment

Delightful, well-behaved children

Qualifications

• Experience in a school reception setting is desirable.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes typical in schools.
• Good working knowledge of electronic communication.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and managing front office duties.
• Supporting a busy school office environment.
• Handling duties efficiently under pressure.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teamwork skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Role: Receptionist (Part-time)

Subject: Support

Working hours: 7 hours per week, 1 day; 38 weeks per annum

Salary: £3,913 pro rata per annum (VIAT 2 FTE £24,991)

Start date: TBC

Application deadline: 30 January 2026, 9 am

Responsibilities

We seek a friendly, professional receptionist to work in job share with the current post holder on a part‑time basis. The role involves greeting visitors, managing front office duties, and supporting a busy school office environment. The successful candidate must handle duties efficiently under pressure and adapt quickly to changes typical in schools.

Qualifications & Skills

Applicants should have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, be well‑organised, and able to work well under pressure. Computer literacy is required, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and electronic communication. Experience in a school reception setting and familiarity with a SIMS database are desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Direct line management
• Experienced job share colleague
• Positive working environment
• Delightful, well‑behaved children

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and a short‑listing online search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments.

Please download the application form and send it to [e-mail].

Valley Invicta Academies Trust welcomes applications from all diverse and ethnic groups. If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, contact the Trust to arrange support.