School Receptionist
Post Reports To: School Business Manager
Salary/Grade: Grade C Actual salary £16,365, based on FTE £25,186 Pay Award Pending
40 weeks per year (Term Time Only + 1 Week) Hours: 28 hours per week.
Permanent. Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:00pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a warm, organized, and highly professional individual looking for a vital role at the heart of your local school? Bridgemary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated School Receptionist to join our amazing administration and support team. As the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and students, the School Receptionist plays a crucial role in shaping the first impression of our academy. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will provide a welcoming, efficient front-of-house service and deliver high-quality administrative support that keeps our school running smoothly every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Front of House & Visitor Management:
Act as the professional and welcoming face of the school.
Greet all visitors, parents, and contractors, ensuring they are signed in correctly in line with safeguarding procedures.
Direct enquiries to the appropriate department or member of staff.
- Switchboard & Communication:
Manage the busy school telephone switchboard, handling incoming calls with courtesy, efficiency, and discretion. Take messages accurately and route calls to relevant staff members.
Assist students who come to reception with enquiries, late arrivals, or those feeling unwell, coordinating closely with our first aid and pastoral teams.
Support the wider school office with daily administrative tasks, including reprographics, copying and production of curriculum materials
Essential Criteria:
- Qualifications: A good standard of education (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent).
- Experience: Experience working in a customer-facing, reception, or administrative environment.
- Skills & Knowledge: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm, welcoming, and professional under pressure.
Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Email) and excellent organizational ability.
A warm, approachable personality combined with absolute discretion, professional boundaries, and an understanding of confidentiality. Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working as a receptionist or administrator within a secondary school or educational setting.
- Knowledge of school safeguarding procedures and experience using school databases like SIMS or Arbor.
- A deep commitment to supporting the school community and improving the experience of our young people.
What We Can Offer You
Investing in our employees' well-being and career development is a priority for us. As a School Receptionist at Bridgemary School, we can offer you:
- Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, and vast career development opportunities across the trust.
- Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership and administration team.
- A comprehensive induction programme.
- A friendly and supportive environment where everyone is committed to a work-life balance.
- Employee benefits including a Cycle to Work scheme, free eye tests, and an Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on mental, physical, and financial health.
About TKAT Bridgemary School is proud to be part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England. Within the #oneTKATfamily, our shared purpose is to work together to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high-quality education. We place a high value on collaboration achieving more together and sharing expertise across our network.
How to Apply To discover what makes Bridgemary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the Recruitment team on 01329 319966 or email
[email protected]. To download an application pack, please visit our website at www.bridgemary-tkat.org and return your completed application form to
[email protected]. Closing Date for Applications: Monday 27th July 2026 (We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications, so early submission is encouraged).
