School Receptionist and Administrator

Connaught Resourcing Ltd (Education); England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Oxford is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to be the first point of contact for visitors and callers. This full-time role involves managing telephone calls, greeting visitors, and performing various administrative tasks. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and be detail-oriented. Salary is between £25,000 and £26,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a receptionist or administrator essential.
• Familiarity with database maintenance preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the office daily as per schedule.
• Manage incoming calls and direct them appropriately.
• Welcome and register visitors at the front desk.
• Maintain records of staff, students, and visitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Receptionist / Administrator - Independent School, Oxford.

Location : Oxford

Start Date : January 2026 (ASAP)

Job Type : Full Time, Permanent

Salary : £25-26k - depending on experience.

Standard Working Pattern : Monday to Friday, 08 : 30 to 5 : 00pm with 60-minute lunch break. An earlier start (e.g. 08 : 00) may be required during mock and public examination season or when the College is particularly busy (A-level / GCSE results day).

Our client, an independent specialist Sixth Form College (A-level and GCSE) based in the centre of Oxford, are seeking to recruit a Receptionist / Administrator to act as the first point of contact for visitors and callers to the College and undertake a range of administrative tasks as identified by the College departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Open the offices in the morning and lock the facilities in the evening;
• Receiving and transferring telephone calls, announcing callers, taking messages and passing these on via email system or connecting callers to staff members in a clear and concise manner;
• Greet and welcome visitors to the office, ensure the sign in the visitors book and inform the relevant member of staff of their arrival;
• Keep a record of staff, students and visitors signing in and out of the College;

Be responsible for maintenance of the database of registered students and tutors : creating new and maintaining existing profiles, identifying and chasing any missing information. Cr...