Front of House Receptionist

Wollaston School; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Training and development

Vibrant school community

Job summary

Wollaston School in the United Kingdom is seeking two part-time Front of House Receptionists to greet visitors, support staff and students, and maintain a calm, professional reception.

Two shifts are available: 8am–2pm (30 hours) and 2pm–5pm (15 hours) during term time. This role requires safeguarding awareness, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a friendly, helpful approach.

Qualifications

• Greet and support visitors, staff and students.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider school team.
• Maintain a calm, professional and welcoming reception area.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support all visitors, staff and students
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
• Provide general administrative support to the wider school team.
• Maintain a calm, professional and welcoming reception area

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Team player

Job description

FRONT OF HOUSE RECEPTIONIST

Required for asap start, pending safer recruitment checks

2 positions: 8am to 2pm OR 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday, term time only

Vacancy Details:

NJC Grade D, points 3-4, Term time only.

AM (8am to 2pm, 30 hours per week) Actual salary: £17,863 to £18,143

PM (2pm to 5pm, 15 hours per week) Actual salary: £8931 to £9071

Are you a welcoming, organised and calm individual looking to join a busy school team? Wollaston School is seeking two part time Front of House Receptionists to be the friendly faces of our school and provide efficient support to staff, students and visitors.

About the role:

• Greet and support all visitors, staff and students
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
• Provide general administrative support to the wider school team.
• Maintain a calm, professional and welcoming reception area

The ideal candidate will:

• Be able to multi-task effectively and politely in a busy environment
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Remain calm and professional under pressure
• Have knowledge of safeguarding (training can be provided)
• Be a team player with a positive attitude

Why join us?

• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Be part of a vibrant, values-led school community

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Midday on Friday 9th October 2026

Interviews are likely to be held during week commencing 12th October 2026

Enquiries or for further details, please email: [e-mail]

Wollaston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check and the provision of two references one of which MUST be your most recent or last employer.