School Receptionist – Banbury

Job Title: School Receptionist

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

Salary: £23,000 – £25,500 per annum (pro-rata, Term-Time Only)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the School:

This community-focused academy in Banbury is searching for a highly capable and welcoming School Receptionist to step into an immediate vacancy. With a diverse and active student body, the school requires an organized individual who loves interacting with people and takes immense pride in running an efficient, orderly front desk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the frontline desk, serving as a primary point of coordination for pupils, parents, and staff throughout the day.

• Answer the phone networks, route inquiries efficiently, and handle emergency communications when required.

• Keep the reception area pristine, secure, and fully compliant with the school's strict visitor safeguarding guidelines.

• Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory for central office stationery and administrative supplies.

• Sort, distribute, and track incoming deliveries and parcels across school departments.

Requirements:

• Solid practical experience in an administrative role, reception desk, or corporate front-of-house environment.

• Clear, concise communication skills with a customer-centric mindset.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a warm and welcoming composure.

• Exceptional time management and the discretion to handle sensitive personal information correctly.

How to Apply:

To submit your application for this immediate front desk vacancy, please forward your CV to our regional recruitment team today. We are looking to fill this role urgently, and early applications will be processed first.