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School Receptionist

Alder Community High School · Hyde · Tameside

Job description

Are you a welcoming and organised professional looking for a rewarding role in education? Are you passionate about being the friendly face of our school community? Do you thrive in a busy environment where every day brings new challenges? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then this role could be for you!

We are seeking a skilled and personable School Receptionist to join our committed team at Alder Community High School. This is a key role in creating a positive first impression for all visitors, supporting our students, staff and families, and ensuring the smooth running of our school's front office operations.

Working as part of our dedicated administrative team, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students and staff. You will provide excellent customer service, manage a busy reception area, and handle a wide range of administrative tasks. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing telephone and email enquiries, supporting student welfare, and helping to create a welcoming, safe and efficient environment for our whole school community.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

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About this school

Alder Community High School

Community school · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
924
Avg teacher salary
£51,829
Pupil:teacher ratio
17:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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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Hyde, Tameside, SK14 5NJ

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
21 October 2026
Closing date
9 November 2026

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