Current Vacancies

Are you a friendly, organised and professional individual who enjoys working with people? We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Receptionist to join our administrative team on a part-time, term-time basis as part of a job-share arrangement.

As first point of contact for visitors, parents, students and staff, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and positive experience while supporting the smooth running of the school reception.

Additional administrative hours may be available at various points of the year to support the admin team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome visitors, parents and students to the school
• Manage reception, visitor sign-in procedures and incoming calls
• Respond to enquiries and direct visitors appropriately, following safeguarding procedures
• Process mail, deliveries and messages

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, professional and customer-focused
• Organised, reliable and able to manage a varied workload
• Confident using IT systems and carrying out administrative tasks
• An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently, use initiative and maintain a professional approach when managing multiple priorities
• A positive team player

Hours:  8.00am – 12.15pm, Monday to Friday

Salary:  Currently £24,562.00 - £24,878.00 per annum – full time equivalent. As this position is term time only and part time, the actual salary equates to £12,241.15 - £12,398.64 per annum.  Please note that salary reviews take place each September and as such the salary range quoted above is subject to an increase at that time following governor approval.

Further details about the role are available to view on the attached job description/person specification.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and dedicated school community where your contribution will make a real difference every day. You will join a friendly team and work in a rewarding environment supporting students, staff and visitors.

The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons, free annual flu vaccinations, long service celebrations, bespoke CPD and a staff rewards system.

Alongside your salary the school currently contributes 20.5% (currently £2,509.44 - £2,541.72 per annum) towards you being a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applications should be made by completing the application form below and returning it to Heidi Lishman, Senior HR Advisor at The Maplesden Noakes School, Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ via e-mail hr@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Thursday 3^rd September 2026 (8 am).  This date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier.  Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.