School Receptionist

Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Teacher Art Pass

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Car Benefit Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College is looking for a professional and approachable Receptionist to join our team in Plymouth. You will manage front‑of‑house services, respond to enquiries and provide essential administrative support to ensure the school runs smoothly and every visitor has a positive experience.

As a Receptionist, you will be one of the first points of contact for pupils, parents and staff, delivering a professional front‑of‑house service and

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy, fast paced environment.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment providing general administrative support.
• Able to deliver a customer focused professional service with a positive and supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Deal with parents, students, staff and visitor enquiries.
• Support and cover student reception as required.
• Support the college First Aider with the provision of medical attention / medication to staff and students who are injured or unwell.

Skills

Customer service

Front-of-house

Administrative support

Communication

Job description

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Create a Positive First Impression

Would you enjoy being at the heart of a busy school, helping pupils, parents and visitors feel welcomed and supported every day?

At Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College, we are looking for a professional and approachable Receptionist to join our friendly team.

In this varied role, you will manage front-of-house services, respond to enquiries and provide essential administrative support. Your excellent communication and organisational skills will help ensure the school runs smoothly and every visitor receives a positive experience.

About the Role

As a Receptionist, you will be one of the first people that pupils, parents, visitors and staff interact with. You will provide a professional front-of-house service, manage enquiries and support a range of administrative processes that help keep the school running smoothly.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and can remain calm and efficient in a busy environment.

Key aspects of the role include:

• To deal with parents, students, staff and visitor enquiries
• Support and cover student reception as required
• To support the college First Aider with the provision of medical attention / medication to staff and students who are injured or unwell
  

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Experience of working in a busy, fast paced environment
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment providing general administrative support
• Able to deliver a customer focused professional service with a positive and supportive approach

About Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College

The Stoke Damerel & Scott College campus is based in the heart of the city centre of Plymouth with stunning view of the Plymouth Sound and easy walking distance of the most accessible city waterfront. We are a vibrant and forward thinking community of teachers and learners. Our students, staff and governors believe that Stoke Damerel and Scott Medical & Healthcare College are very special schools - caring, happy, aspirational. We have an excellent teaching and support staff team who themselves demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, both within and beyond our curriculum.

Our colleges foster a culture of high expectation and aspirations, which is inherent in everything we do. Students are justifiably proud of their schools and their achievements and there is a strong sense of collaboration where students and staff are united in their desire to learn and improve. Our teaching staff embrace new pedagogical practice and the latest technology to offer students 24/7 learning.

Our schools have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students a greater chance of success in whichever field they wish to work in. We value the wider education of every child and have a broad programme of character development opportunities including international travel and adventurous trips to give our students the very best chance of success.

Stoke Damerel Community College is a 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with approximately 1300 students, including our Sixth Form.

Scott Medical Healthcare College is a 14 - 19 mixed studio school with approximately 50 students per year group, specialising in a curriculum and vocational enrichment programme tailored towards students wishing to follow a career in medicine and healthcare

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 11th November 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.