School Receptionist

Harper Green School; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Green School in England invites applications for a proactive School Receptionist. You will be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, handling front desk duties and general administration with accuracy and confidentiality.

The role is fixed term until 31 August 2027, term-time plus 25 days, with standard school hours: 37 hours per week, mainly mornings and early afternoons. You should be computer literate and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in school reception or front desk roles preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle front desk duties and visitor management.
• Support administration tasks as part of the admin team.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Computer literacy

Job description

School Receptionist

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Salary: Grade C scp 4 - 6 £24,458 to £25,239 per annum

(FTE £26,016 to £26,847)

Term Time plus 25 days

37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7:45am - 3:45pm and Friday 7:45am - 3:15pm (including an unpaid 30 minute lunch break).

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated & creative individual to the post of School Receptionist, to join our forward-thinking school that is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust.

The successful applicant will join the existing experienced and motivated administrative team, supporting with reception duties and administration. Our school is a welcoming and inclusive learning community, with our students at the heart of all that we do. You will need to be computer literate and bring enthusiasm and outstanding interpersonal skills to the position, as you will be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors to our school. Confidentiality is paramount within this role.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is available from the Trust website.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 21st September 2026

Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th September 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The 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 Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

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