School Receptionist

School Receptionist/Administrator 

Kent College, Canterbury

Part-Time | Term Time Only | Permanent

Job Overview

Kent College is seeking a welcoming and professional School Receptionist / Administrator to join our vibrant Senior School community.

The School Receptionist will provide a professional and welcoming first point of contact on the reception desk, both face to face, as well as via the telephone and email, in addition to completing general administrative duties. 

During term time, the School Office is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 12pm on Saturdays. During the school holidays, the Office is open from 8am to 2pm. 

This position is Part-time, Monday to Friday, term time only (35 weeks per year). There are also 6 Saturdays to work over the academic year. 

Please see the attached Job Pack for more information. 

What you'll be doing

• Providing a warm and professional welcome to visitors, parents, pupils and colleagues.

• Managing telephone, email and front-desk enquiries.

• Supporting the administration of the School Office.

• Maintaining visitor and student records.

• Assisting with school events, trips and communications.

• Using a range of systems and technology to support daily operations.

• Helping ensure the efficient running of a busy and successful school environment.

What we're looking for

• Have excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Are highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• Can remain calm and professional in a busy environment.

• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team.

• Are confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Share our commitment to providing an exceptional experience for every member of our school community.

Why join Kent College?

Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11 – 18 years) has some 600 boys and girls, approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.

The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.

We offer a range of benefits at KC, including: private healthcare with Benenden Health, retail and gym membership discounts, free lunch during term time, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and home and tech scheme, among many others.

Closing Date: 11 November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date: As soon as possible

Safeguarding Statement:

Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.

Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward

Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.