Prep School Receptionist

United Learning; Romsey; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

United Learning is seeking a friendly Prep School Receptionist. The role is part time (32.5 hours per week, 35 weeks per year) and involves being the first point of contact for visitors, ensuring a welcoming and efficient reception service and helping with basic administration to keep the front desk organized.

You will also contribute to pupil welfare through pastoral care and first aid, and you’ll coordinate with the Transport Manager to ensure pupils board the correct bus in the evening.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for visitors and a welcoming front desk presence.
• Provide basic pastoral care and first aid to pupils as needed.
• Support pupils who travel by bus, coordinating with the Transport Manager to ensure correct bus boarding.
• Maintain a calm, proactive, team‑oriented reception and assist colleagues as required.

Job description

Prep School Receptionist

Job Title: Prep School Receptionist

Reporting to: Head of Prep

Tenure: Part time- 32.5 hrs per week

Salary: £18,629.29

Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline:27 November 2026

The Role

The Receptionist is the first point of contact for all visitors, and the core purpose of the role is to provide a welcoming and effective Reception service through efficient organisation and control.

The post holder is also a vital part of the pastoral care of the pupils as they provide first aid and care to pupils in the event of an injury or illness. They also look after the pupils who go home on the bus in the evening, working with the Transport Manager to ensure they all board the correct bus.

The Receptionist must be pleasant and have good interpersonal skills. They will be calm under pressure and a team player who is proactive in helping colleagues when needed.

This post is part time, 35 weeks per year. Monday to Thursday 10:00am - 5:15pm and Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm.