Job description
We are looking for a receptionist to join our dedicated team, providing a first-class front-of-house service and ensuring visitors, families and professionals receive a warm and positive welcome.
This is a rewarding opportunity to become an integral part of a friendly and established team within a school setting, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school while supporting students, families and colleagues.
As our receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, families and external professionals, creating a welcoming and professional environment. You will play a key role in managing enquiries, coordinating communications, maintaining records and supporting the efficient operation of the service.
What you will be doing
- Providing a professional reception service, welcoming visitors and managing calls, enquiries and messages.
- Maintaining accurate records, databases and confidential information in line with school procedures.
- Coordinating meetings, room bookings and post and office resources.
- Ensuring that parent and pupil enquiries are communicated to the correct parties in line with school procedures.
What you will bring
- Experience in a receptionist, customer service or front-of-house role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong ICT Skills
- Professional, approachable and committed to providing excellent service.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Passionate about supporting positive outcomes for young people.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
John Taylor High School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,499
- Avg teacher salary
- £53,560
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
- Academy trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8AZ
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- Contract
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- Working pattern
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- Posted
- 22 October 2026
- Closing date
- 4 November 2026
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