Aston Fields Middle School Post Title: Receptionist Salary & Contract: Scale 1, Part time & variable 19-26 hours a week. To be agreed with successful candidate. Term time only including TE Days. Must include Monday & Friday Required from 1st April 2026 or sooner Closing Date: 9am, Thursday 12th February 2026 Interview Date: w/c 23rd February 2026 Aston Fields Middle School, Drummond Road, Bromsgrove. B60 2ET Telephone: 01527 876026 Email: office@astonfields.worcs.sch.uk NOR: 600 Headteacher: Mrs A Hales An exciting opportunity has become available to secure a support post in one of the country’s best middle schools. The Governing Body wishes to appoint a receptionist on a part time and permanent basis. We are an oversubscribed, very popular school, and our school community is committed to excellence. Our pupils are motivated to learn and their behaviour is outstanding. (Ofsted November 2024). In June 2025, the school was also awarded the School of Character Kitemark. We are looking for a receptionist with enthusiasm and a passion for learning who will: Support the administrative function of the school undertaking reception duties, answering telephone calls and dealing with face-to-face enquiries. General office duties will include photocopying, signing in visitors, assisting with pupils and liaising with parents/carers and staff. Training will be given to the successful candidate. Be enthusiastic, have effective customer service skills, a good sense of humour and be able to work well under pressure. Have flexible skills, a good telephone manner and the ability to deal professionally with parents/carers, pupils, staff and visitors. Possess computer skills (knowledge of Word & Excel is essential), excellent communication skills, can work as part of a team and willingness to undertake training. Be a ‘people person’ demonstrating exceptional inter-personal skills Be committed to safeguarding all children Possess excellent organisational skills Motivate to inspire others in the pursuit of excellence Promote inclusion as the heart of school improvement If you are interested in working in an exciting, forward-thinking school, with a real focus on character, learning and professional development, then we would like to hear from you. In return we offer you: Very talented and supportive staff team. Exceptionally supportive Governing Body. Highly effective opportunities for CPD and career progression. An opportunity to work in a school that is part of a secure pyramid of schools, working exceptionally closely with our feeder first schools and South Bromsgrove High School and the Spire Trust Learning Partnership. Transport links in this area are excellent. Please apply online for this post. We no longer accept application forms. Further details are available from Miss Franklin, School Secretary. Visitors to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Miss Franklin to make an appointment through email - office@astonfields.worcs.sch.uk. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children. There is an expectation that all staff are committed to the promotion of fundamental British values. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, as well as qualification checks and a children’s barred list check. Please also note that online checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates in line with best practice. This list is not exhaustive. Attached documents Reception Job Description January 2026 .docx Receptionist Advert January 2026.docx Receptionist Person Spec January 2026.docx