At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our school, managing reception and supporting daily operations.
- Company: Join a vibrant school community that values innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy wellness days, a cycle scheme, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Bring your unique ideas and enjoy plenty of tea and biscuits!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while having fun in a lively setting.
- Qualifications: Must be organised, friendly, and able to handle multiple tasks with ease.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 26000 £ per year.
The Role (a.k.a. The Heartbeat of the School!)
Are you the kind of person who can greet visitors with a smile, tame ringing phones like a pro, and organise chaos into calm… all before your second cup of tea? We’re on the lookout for a super-organised, people-loving, multitasking wizard to become the face (and voice) of University Collegiate School.
What You’ll Be Doing (Your Superpowers in Action):
- Welcoming students, staff, parents, and visitors with warmth and professionalism
- Managing a busy reception desk (phones, emails, enquiries… you name it!)
- Keeping admin tasks ticking along like a perfectly oiled machine
- Supporting the wider school team with day-to-day operations
- Being the go-to person for “Where do I go?” and “Can you help?” moments
What We’re Looking For:
- A natural people person with a friendly, confident manner
- Organised, detail-loving and able to juggle tasks without dropping the ball
- Calm under pressure (even when the bell rings and everything happens at once!)
- Strong IT and communication skills
- A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Bonus points if you bring a sense of humour and a love of a lively school environment!
Benefits:
- An additional day of leave – a wellness day to focus on your wellbeing
- Cycle to work scheme and family friendly policies
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- A supportive, forward-thinking school community
- Students who will surprise, challenge, and occasionally confuse you (in a good way)
- Opportunities to innovate and bring your weird and wonderful ideas to life
- Tea. Lots of tea. Possibly biscuits.
Administration Assistant / Receptionist employer: University Collegiate School
At University Collegiate School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our Administration Assistants and Receptionists. Our supportive and forward-thinking school community fosters a vibrant work culture where your ideas are welcomed, and your wellbeing is prioritised with benefits like additional leave and a local government pension scheme. Join us to be part of a lively environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on students and staff alike.
Contact Details:
University Collegiate School Recruitment Team
