The Role

Term-time only + Inset Days, Thursday & Friday 8am to 5pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for our school, you will help create a welcoming and warm environment for students, parents, staff and visitors. We are seeking someone who can build positive relationships, communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders and represent the school with professionalism at all times. This role sits at the heart of our community and we are looking for someone who will live by our school values in everything they do.

The Ideal Candidate will

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting and empowering young people.
• Be friendly, welcoming, and able to build positive, trusting relationships with students, families, colleagues and visitors.
• Be exceptionally well organised, with the ability to manage attendance processes, respond to enquiries, and handle day‑to‑day administrative duties with efficiency.
• Remains calm, composed and professional during busy times such as morning drop‑off, urgent situations, or safeguarding concerns.
• Be dependable and discreet, upholding confidentiality at all times and contributing to the effective running of the school office.
• Show initiative, adaptability, and a flexible approach to meeting the evolving needs of the school.
• Understand the vital role of safeguarding and is committed to promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students.

Cirencester Deer Park School

As part of our team, the successful candidate will lead by example — recognising the opportunity in every interaction to make a difference, and inspiring others to bring out the best in every student. Together, we achieve excellence through inclusion, fostering a culture of ambition, trust, kindness, determination, and high expectations for all, creating an environment where every young person can dream big, work hard, and achieve their fullest potential. 

Our staff are at the heart of what we do. We offer a range of benefits designed to support wellbeing and professional growth, including: 

• Membership with Education Mutual, providing health and wellbeing support 
• A positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued 
• A strong team spirit and a genuine sense of buzz and energy across the school 
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and make a meaningful impact every day 

We are proud to be an inclusive school community that celebrates diversity and champions equity for all. We welcome and value staff and students from every background, identity, and life experience. 

Our commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity underpins everything we do — from how we support our students to how we work together as colleagues. We believe that varied perspectives strengthen our school and enrich the learning experience for everyone. 

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. 

Further general information about our school can be found on our school website and we have provided our Receptionist job description and Person Specification.

Applications should be completed through My New Term and should be accompanied by a personal statement.  Applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Friday, 17 April 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on Thursday, 23 April 2026

We are committed to the safeguarding of our students and employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and the receipt of satisfactory references.