Receptionist and Communications Administrator

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About the role

We are seeking a professional, organised and proactive Receptionist for our school to be the welcoming face of our school and a key part of our administrative team.

Required from September 2025 (although a handover period is planned in advance) you will be responsible for greeting visitors in a polite and welcoming manner, managing enquiries efficiently and professionally, co-ordinating school communications including newsletters and notices.

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills along with strong administrative and organisational abilities.  A calm, approachable and professional manner, especially under pressure, is important.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.

To apply, please complete the online application form (CVs will not be accepted).

Closing date: midday Monday 12 May 2025 and interviews will be held on 4 or 5 June.

Should you have any queries about the post or should you have any difficulties submitting your application, please email: admin@hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk or call the school on 01279 654127.

Manor Fields is dedicated to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the school community. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.  Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online checks.

 

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Contact details

Headteacher
Penningtons Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire CM23 4LE

Telephone: 01279 504435
Fax: 01279 461817
Email: admin@manorfields.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.manorfields.herts.sch.uk
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