Receptionist

Shorefields; Langham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Langham is seeking a part-time Receptionist/Administrator to join their team. You'll serve as the welcoming face of the school, engaging with parents, pupils, and visitors while managing office tasks. The position offers competitive salaries with a pay range from £21,932 to £22,996 per annum, along with attractive benefits like up to 29 days annual leave and professional development opportunities. Apply before the 30/01/2026 deadline to become part of a rewarding environment supporting students with special educational needs.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Work-life balance

Employee assistance programme

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and customer service.
• Strong communication skills to interact with parents, pupils, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and professional image to all visitors.
• Manage communications and administrative tasks within the school.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7000-129 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 3/4 (points 5 to 8)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 11/02/2026

Salary: The full time pay range for this post for Scale 3/4 is £25,583.00 to £26,824.00

The actual salary range for this post will be LGPS Scale 3 £21,932.49 (point 5) rising to £22,996.41 (point 8) per annum.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Would you like to work with friendly, supportive colleagues in a brand-new building set in beautiful village surroundings near to Colchester?

At this already exciting time, we now find ourselves with a rare opportunity for the right person to join the School as a Receptionist/Administrator. You will act as the "face of the school" providing a welcoming and professional image to all parents/carers, pupils and visitors to the school.

Langham Oaks is set in the quiet village of Langham, near Colchester, and is a school for boys, providing a very special type of education to 80 students who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. It is part residential and places are available for some of the boys who wish to stay for all or part of the week between Monday and Thursday.

In October 2020, the school moved into a brand-new purpose‑built provision within its existing grounds and provide wonderful facilities for its staff and pupils.

Working at Langham Oaks is highly rewarding and we can offer you:

• Up to 29 days* paid annual leave (*from 26 to 29 days, depending on length of service)
• A range of high‑quality professional development opportunities
• A career pathway including internal career progression opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme facilities
• A varied and challenging role rewarded by financial recognition of achievement
• A fair work‑life balance, employee assistance programme and commitment to staff wellbeing
• A firm commitment to equality and diversity
• A strong sense of cohesion and belonging

If you think you are the right person to join us and wish to find out more, further information is available in the Candidate Information Pack on this page, or you can telephone Ms Nikki Dowling, Support Services Leader at Langham Oaks School on 01206 271571, or by emailing: [e-mail].

If you would like to apply, please complete and return an Application Form before the closing date, which is also available on this page. Full details can also be found on the Essex Schools Jobs website at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Information about the School

Langham Oaks School is a residential and day special school for boys aged 10-16. Pupils at the school have a varied range of learning needs that centre on their Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions