School Receptionist

Caroline Haslett Primary School, MILTON KEYNES, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7DF

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  12/10/2026 if possible

• Closing date

  16 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,709.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE)

School Receptionist job summary

This is a key role within the school where flexibility is essential, together with the ability to be pro-active and demonstrate good time management skills. The successful applicant will need to be able to operate in a highly organised manner to cope with the demands of a very busy office environment where attention to detail and confidentiality are paramount. We are also looking for someone with a strong flair for IT.

The successful candidate will need:

Great organisational skills

The ability to remain calm and work under pressure

Excellent communication skills and MS Office skills

Great attention to detail

The ability to multi task within a busy environment

You will need a proven track record of working in an office environment, with an eye for detail, an organised approach, and excellent customer care skills. You will have a friendly disposition, enjoy working as part of a team, and be dedicated to the needs of the school and, most importantly, the children. The ideal candidate will be able to use their initiative, have a pleasant telephone manner, and the ability to stay calm under pressure with a good sense of humour.

Previous experience of working in a school environment and knowledge of SIMS systems is desirable, however, training will be provided for the right candidate. The hours for this role are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Tours of the school are encouraged, to arrange a school tour, please contact Andrea Fergusson on 01908 231101 or admin@carolinehaslett.milton-keynes.sch.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Caroline Haslett Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For all posts pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Caroline Haslett Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Caroline Haslett Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/caroline-haslett-primary-school

Caroline Haslett is a large school with a small school ethos, who remained judged as Outstanding by Ofsted. Our children join us in Foundation Stage aged 4 and leave us in Year 6, aged 11.

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