Evening Receptionist/Front of House

Wildern School; England; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site car park

UK public sector pension scheme

Leisure Centre membership

Job summary

Wildern School is seeking an Evening Receptionist/Front of House to join the Community Arts team. The role runs Monday and Wednesday, 3.45pm–9.30pm, term-time (40 weeks) and includes administration support for a vibrant arts programme.

The successful candidate will be responsible for front-of-house duties, general admin, and helping develop the arts activities within the Dart Centre. A passion for the arts and strong IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative, communication and IT skills are essential.
• Passion for the arts and attention to detail are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to Wildern School's Community Arts team.
• Assist in development and day-to-day organisation of the community arts programme.
• Lock up the Dart Centre at the end of shifts and ensure security.

Skills

Administration

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Monday and Wednesday Evening Receptionist/Front of House - 11.50 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays 3.45pm to 9.30pm, term time only (40 weeks. Grade C - Step 1 £26,017 FTE, Actual Annual Salary £7,091.12.

Wildern School’s Community Arts provision is located within a specialist arts block (The Dart Centre) that boasts sprung dance floors, music suites, digital music suites, practice rooms, recording studios and drama studios all of which are fully rigged and supported by wardrobe with fantastic arts supplies and equipment. We have international links, a national reputation and are at the heart of the community. With an on-site professional 300 seat theatre, this is a great opportunity for the right person to join our team.

The role will provide support for the Community Arts team, including administration and supporting the development and day to day organisation of the extensive and varied community arts programme. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of disciplines as well as creating and developing your own skills and ideas which is a specific feature of this role.

The successful applicant will be responsible for locking up the Dart Centre and must be able to show initiative and understanding of arts in a community context. Strong administrative, communication and IT skills are important and a passion for the arts is essential. Knowledge and previous experience of marketing, social media and a keen interest in the arts would be highly desirable.

Benefits of working for our trust include:

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Free on-site car park
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes
• Staff membership rates to our modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Good transport links
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice

We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. Wildern School. Our staff form a collective team that make a difference to the lives of our students. This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues present and future.

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.

Closing Date: Midday, Monday 23rd November 2026.

Wildern Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.