Job Title: Receptionist
Area: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 20th April 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Closing date: Friday 3rd April 2026
About the organisation:
Are you a professional, friendly, and highly organised Receptionist looking for your next long‑term role? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive Multi-Academy Trust that places people at the heart of everything they do.
You will be the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and external agencies, helping to maintain a warm, efficient, and well‑run front‑of‑house environment. The team is collaborative, caring, and committed to providing a positive experience for everyone who walks through the door.
About the role:
* Provide a professional and welcoming reception service to all visitors, staff, and callers
* Manage incoming calls, emails, post and general enquiries efficiently
* Maintain accurate visitor logs and carry out safeguarding and security procedures
* Support administrative tasks including filing, data entry, and preparing documents
* Work closely with office managers and wider administrative teams to ensure smooth daily operations
What We're Looking For:
* Previous experience in a receptionist or front‑of‑house role (school/education experience desirable but not essential)
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
* A calm, friendly, and proactive approach to handling a busy reception environment
* Competent with Microsoft Office and general administrative systems
To be eligible you must:
* Hold Right to Work in the UK
* Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
* Provide two professional, relevant references
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.
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