Term-Time School Receptionist - Welcoming Front Desk Pro

Prestley Wood Academy; Little Stukeley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Induction scheme and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity & paternity package

Blue Light Rewards

Annual Welfare Day

Job summary

Prestley Wood Academy, part of Horizons Education Trust, is seeking a receptionist to support the school office, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a welcoming frontline service for pupils, parents and visitors.

You will work with the Office Manager, demonstrating excellent communication, handling front desk tasks, appointments, and basic admin with keyboard and word processing skills; term-time hours are 8:30am–2:00pm with a closing date of 1st November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office or reception environment, ideally in a school.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good keyboard and word processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality receptionist support and a welcoming frontline service to pupils, parents and visitors.
• Assist with day-to-day office tasks in line with school priorities and policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Office/reception experience

Keyboard skills

Job description

Prestley Wood Academy, part of Horizons Education Trust, is seeking a receptionist to support the school office, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a welcoming frontline service for pupils, parents and visitors.

You will work with the Office Manager, demonstrating excellent communication, handling front desk tasks, appointments, and basic admin with keyboard and word processing skills; term-time hours are 8:30am–2:00pm with a closing date of 1st November 2026.