Receptionist

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Pound Sterling icon Competitive Salary
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Be the warm and professional first impression that sets the tone for a thriving school community! Join Claires Court as our Receptionist/Administrative Assistant and bring your passion for people and organisation to a role that truly matters

Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
Maidenhead, SL6 6AW

  • Part-time, Term Time + INSET Days + 2 weeks during holidays (39 weeks per annum)
  • Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Competitive salary

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Claires Court is a vibrant and inclusive all-through school with a unique diamond structure, nurturing girls and boys from age 2 to 18. With a curriculum that reaches far beyond the basics, the school focuses on developing well-rounded, happy individuals equipped with the skills, confidence, and self-belief to thrive in an ever-changing world.

The Role

This is a pivotal role at the heart of the school’s Senior Boys Site. As Receptionist/Administrative Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors, and staff—delivering an exceptional first impression and a seamless experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the main Receptionist - welcoming visitors and managing telephone/email enquiries
  • Provide administrative support to teaching staff and senior leadership
  • Maintain and monitor attendance records and reports
  • Coordinate post, deliveries, meetings, and school diaries
  • Assist in event preparation, pupil communication and documentation
  • Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and act as a fire warden if needed
  • Support with general office duties including photocopying, filing, minute-taking, and data entry

Benefits:

Join a supportive and values-led community with a commitment to staff wellbeing and development. Enjoy working school-friendly hours with generous holidays, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact every single day.

The Ideal Candidate:

You’re a calm, confident communicator with a heart for hospitality and a head for organisation. You enjoy being helpful and thrive in a busy, people-facing environment. About you:

  • Experienced in a similar reception/admin role
  • Warm, professional, and highly organised
  • Great at building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality, and equality
  • A natural team player who’s happy to support wherever needed

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing Date: 8.00 am, Monday 9 June 2025

Equal Opportunities

It is the policy of Claires Court Schools to ensure equality of opportunity for all members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Pre-Employment Checks

In accordance with our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the School will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).  This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.  Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).

Other suitable skills and experience include School Receptionist, Front Office Coordinator, Office Administrator, Personal Assistant, Attendance Officer, School Secretary, Admin Support Assistant, Customer Service Assistant, Clerical Officer, Enrolment Officer