Admissions and Reception Assistant
Set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values.
We are seeking a friendly, welcoming and highly organised part time Admissions and Reception Assistant. In this vital role, you will manage Reception desk operations and provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will ensure smooth daily operations and contribute to the conversions of student recruitment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your administrative skills while contributing to a dynamic team.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in reception and office management or administrative support roles with strong clerical skills. Previous experience of working in a school would be highly desirable
- Excellent customer service skills with professional phone etiquette and interpersonal communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience using bespoke systems
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting
In return, we have a great benefits package to offer, which includes:
- Annual closed periods between Christmas and New Year
- Free meal during
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with Legal and General (Employer contribution matched up to a maximum of 8%)
- Death in Service Gratuity
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Discounted on-site Gym membership
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff Lodging (where available)
- A friendly and supportive working environment
Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 2026
Interviews scheduled for week commencing: 19th January 2026
Interviews may take place throughout this period.
The St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
