School Receptionist

Teach Midlands; Northampton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No on-site perks listed

Job summary

Northampton School is seeking a friendly and proactive Receptionist to join the front desk team at our new site. The role supports students and parents, handles routine admin tasks, and collaborates with staff across the admin team. Training and DBS checks are part of the safeguarding commitments.

The posting notes flexibility to work full-time, part-time, or job-share to cover required hours; experience in a school setting is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Great organisational skills, motivated, determined, flexible, resilient and a self-starter.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a pro-active team to identify and address any issues.
• Professional and a good communicator when working with staff, students and outside agencies.
• Excellent standard of literacy, numeracy, ICT skills and general education.
• Positive approach to challenge and change and ensure the overall well-being of students.
• Ensure that the school is a pleasant and secure learning environment so that all students feel safe.

Responsibilities

• Work as an integral part of the Reception Team.
• Support students and parents and assist with admin duties.
• Handle front-desk tasks and basic ICT/clerical duties as part of the admin team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Professional communication

Literacy

Numeracy

ICT skills

Team player

Job description

School Receptionist required for immediate start

37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus training days)

8:30am-5:00pm 4 days/week; 8:30am-4:30pm 1 day/week

1 hour unpaid lunch break (exact hours confirmed on appointment)

We are happy to consider on a full-time, part-time or job share basis but will need to cover the required hours

Interviews: w/b Monday 9 th November 2026

About the Role

Would you like to be part of an exciting journey by joining a newly opened and growing school, based at our brand-new site with outstanding facilities off Thorpeville, to start at the beginning of the new academic year?

Northampton School (part of The NSB Trust) is looking for a versatile and enthusiastic member of staff to work as an integral part of our Reception Team working closely with other school staff, whilst supporting students and parents. The post will include additional administrative duties as part of the wider admin team.

Previous experience of working in a school or reception would be beneficial but is not essential. It is important for applicants to be confident, clear communicators with good ICT skills and have a willingness to learn and be part of a pro-active team.

About You

• You must have great organisational skills, be motivated, determined, flexible, resilient and a self-starter;
• You must have a willingness to learn and be part of a pro-active team to identity and address any issues;
• You must be professional and a good communicator when working with staff, students and outside agencies;
• You must have an excellent standard of literacy, numeracy, ICT skills and general education;
• You must have a positive approach to challenge and change and ensure the overall well-being of students;
• You must ensure that the school is a pleasant and secure learning environment so that all students feel safe.

What We Offer

• A brand-new school with exceptional facilities and an ambitious and supportive team environment.
• Extensive CPD and leadership development opportunities across The NSB Trust.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing school community from its early stages.

Northampton School Headteacher: Matthew Edwards

The NSB Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Location Thorpeville, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7TR, UK