Front of House Receptionist (Secondary) - The Bay CE School

The Bay CE School; Sandown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Sandown is seeking a Front of House Receptionist. You will provide excellent customer service and administrative support in a busy environment. The successful candidate will have strong communication and IT skills, and a passion for supporting students. This role is full-time during term time only with a gross annual salary of £20,892 - £21,222.

Qualifications

• Exceptional administration and communication skills.
• Exemplary professional manner.
• Caring approach toward students.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with queries from parents, students, and visitors.
• Answer the telephone and direct calls appropriately.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post.
• Ensure all visitors follow safeguarding protocols.
• Provide routine administrative support to the school office.

Skills

Administration skills

Communication skills

Customer service

IT skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

Front of House Receptionist (Secondary)

HAY scale 4A-E (£20,892 - £21,222 gross actual salary per annum)

35 hours per week, Term time only

We are looking to appoint a friendly, approachable, and organised individual with a passion for customer service. We are looking for a dedicated and professional Front of House Staff member to join our school community.

The successful candidate will have exceptional administration and communication skills; an exemplary professional manner; a caring approach; and strong IT, literacy and numeracy skills.

You will assist with queries from parents/carers/students/visitors; answering the telephone and communicating messages/directing calls where appropriate; deal with incoming and outgoing post; ensure all visitors sign in and are aware of safeguarding and fire evacuation requirements; and assist with general office duties providing routine administrative support to the school office.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about supporting our students; enjoys working as part of a busy and fast-paced office environment, and has the ability to effectively multi-task.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged before applying.

In line with safer recruitment for schools, we are unable to accept CVs and only fully completed application forms will be accepted.

Application forms are available from our website bayceschool.org or from [e-mail]

Please return completed applications to [e-mail].

As part of safer recruitment, online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates, references will be requested prior to interview and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list check (and other pre-employment checks) will be required for successful applicants.

The Cornerstone Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: Thursday 20 November 2025 at 12 noon

Interview date: Monday 24 November 2025