School Receptionist

High March School Limited; Beaconsfield; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 5%

Shopping discounts

Personal accident cover at work

Complimentary lunch

Counselling scheme

Fully funded apprenticeships

On-site parking

Swimming pool access

Job summary

High March School in Beaconsfield is seeking a friendly and proactive Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join the junior house team. You will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors while providing vital administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations.

Key requirements include excellent communication, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Front-facing role: greet parents, pupils, staff and visitors.
• Provide essential administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day running across the school.
• Collaborate with different departments to support operational tasks.

Job description

# School ReceptionistEmployer: High March SchoolLocation: Beaconsfield, BuckinghamshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: £23,131.00 paPosted: 8th October 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: 4th January 2027Job ID: 1578614* Share :* PrintHigh March School are seeking a friendly, organised, and proactive Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join our junior house team. This is a key front‐facing role, acting as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors, while also providing essential administrative support to ensure the smooth day‐to‐day running of the school.The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments in a busy and welcoming school environment.Reports to: School Business Manager**Hours, Salary & Benefits:**Permanent contract. Term time only, plus 3 weeks.Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm with 1 hour for lunch (40 hours per week)Salary: £23,131 paBenefits:* 5% employer pension* Shopping discounts* Personal accident cover at work* Complimentary lunch* Access to the group's counselling scheme* Access to fully funded apprenticeships* On site parking where possible* Access to the Swimming Pool, out of school hoursTo read the full job description, please see the candidate pack attached.### AttachmentsReceptionistAdmin Assistant - High March Candidate Pack\\_compressed### Safeguarding Statement:Wishford Education is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to religion, sex, age, disability, nationality or any other protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010.Wishford Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This will include checks with past employers, references, online searches, medical checks, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.