Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Overview

Great Oaks College is a specialist independent college located within Oaklands School. In September 2025 we are relocating to two new sites in Sunbury-on-Thames (Surrey) and Hounslow. The college provides further educational opportunities to students aged 19-25 with moderate, severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, many of whom also have other needs such as physical disabilities, sensory impairments and autism.

We run three Pathways:
Vocational, Life and Living and Engagement for Life.

We are looking to appoint a Receptionist to support the provision of a professional admin service delivered to a high quality standard with exceptional customer service skills. You will need to be highly organised, flexible, able to prioritise multiple tasks in a demanding environment, have excellent communication and IT skills along with a meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy reception / office environment, ideally in a similar environment.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.

• Highly organised and flexible with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a demanding environment
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Experience of working in a busy reception/office environment, ideally in a similar setting

• A supportive, inclusive college community
• A comprehensive induction and CPD programme
• Access to the NEST Pension Scheme
• Modern, well-resourced facilities
• A range of wellbeing and staff benefits, including:
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free 24/7 access to private doctors and nurses (online)
• Daily staff breakfasts with fruit, cereal, and toast
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free eye tests for eligible staff
• Employee referral reward

Visits to the college are welcomed. Please contact a member of the HR team for an appointment on .

Details of this post are available on the College Website at

To apply, please complete and email the application form to

Please ensure that you explain clearly in your application how you meet the person specifications.

Great Oaks College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and anyone applying to work at the College is expected to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check with adult barring and references being received.

All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a twenty-six working week probation period.

Closing Date:
Thursday, 17 July at 9am

Interview Date:
Monday, 21 July 2025 (time TBA)

Start Date:

September 2025 (depending on the onboarding checks)

Contract Type:
Fixed term until July 2026, Term Time only (39 weeks)

Pay Scale:
Great Oaks Inner Scale 4 point 7-10 (Full-time pay between £30,987 to £32,346)

Actual Salary pro rata: £26,657 to £27,826 per annum

Hours of work: 8:00 – 16:00 (Monday to Friday).