Receptionist

Company: The Perse School
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Job Title

Receptionist

Location

Cambridge

Salary

GBP20,884 pro rata (GBP29,884 FTE)

Working Hours

26.25 hours a week, full year. Vacancy Type: Part Time

Role Overview

The Perse School is seeking to appoint two part time Receptionists to provide a professional welcome to parents and visitors as well as vital administrative support to the Upper School office.

Reception provides a vital service to the School in providing a professional welcome to parents and visitors, as well as being a source of information and assistance to members of staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a professional welcome to parents, prospective parents and other visitors to the School.
  • Provide a source of information and assistance to members of staff and pupils.
  • Support the Upper School office, providing administrative support to Senior Staff, Academic Departments and the Pastoral Team and other departments during busy periods (e.g., Admissions).
  • Alternate morning and afternoon shifts: (7:45am–1:00pm and 12:30pm–5:45pm). Some flexibility in working hours to cover absence would be an advantage.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience working in a frontline customer service or reception role.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Eligibility to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, and eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary, benefits scheme and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Equal Opportunity

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that a robust recruitment process is essential. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level and eligibility to work in the UK. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026