Company: Marchant Recruitment
Location: Oxford
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A welcoming and professional Good secondary school in Oxford is seeking an organised and personable School Receptionist to join its front office team with an ASAP start. This is a full-time, permanent position, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy school environment and supporting staff, pupils, and visitors.
About the School
This Good-rated secondary school in Oxford is known for its supportive leadership, inclusive culture, and focus on providing a high-quality education. Staff work within a friendly and professional environment where collaboration, reliability, and attention to detail are highly valued.
The front office is the first point of contact for the school, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and providing excellent customer service to staff, pupils, and parents. The School Receptionist plays a key role in maintaining a welcoming, organised, and safe environment.
About the Role
The successful candidate will manage the reception area, providing administrative support, answering queries, and assisting with general office duties. You will ensure the smooth running of the school’s front-facing operations and support the wider administration team as needed.
Key responsibilities include:
Greeting and assisting visitors, staff, and pupils in a professional and friendly manner
Managing incoming calls, emails, and correspondence
Maintaining visitor logs and issuing passes in line with safeguarding procedures
Providing administrative support to staff and departments
Handling enquiries and directing visitors to the appropriate areas
Supporting the administration team with general office tasks
Ensuring the reception area is organised, welcoming, and secure
Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will:
Have experience in a reception or administrative role, ideally within a school
Be organised, professional, and able to multitask effectively
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be confident using Microsoft Office and other office systems
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
Be proactive, approachable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
Why Join This School
Good-rated secondary school with a supportive leadership team
Friendly and collaborative administrative team
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Positive, professional working environment
Salary
Competitive, depending on experience.
Application
To apply for this School Receptionist role in Oxford, please submit your CV.