Receptionist

King-Edward; Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free refreshments

Employee assistance programs

On-site gym

School fee remission

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pilates classes for staff

Eye care support

Job summary

King Edward’s School, Bath is seeking a warm, professional Pre-Prep Receptionist to provide a welcoming first point of contact for children, parents, visitors and staff. The role supports communications, administration and family liaison while helping to maintain a safe and well-organised school environment.

The position is fixed-term, full-time (8am-4pm) from September 2026 to December 2026, with a starting point in Bath.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and professional communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy reception area.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Teams.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• A calm, flexible and proactive approach to day-to-day tasks.
• High levels of discretion, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing a warm and professional first point of contact for children, parents, visitors and staff.
• Managing the day-to-day running of the Pre-Prep reception area and office.
• Responding to telephone, email and in-person enquiries in a helpful and efficient manner.
• Supporting communication with parents, including messages, newsletters and school updates.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and assisting with general school administration.
• Supporting the organisation of trips, events and extra-curricular activities.
• Liaising closely with teaching staff, support staff and wider school departments.
• Upholding safeguarding procedures and helping to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organisation

Microsoft Office

Tools

Outlook

Word

Teams

Job description

Receptionist

Application Deadline: 25 August 2026

Department: Pre-Prep & Junior School

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Bath

Compensation: £13.03 / hour

Description

Fixed Term, Full-time (8am-4pm) Monday-Friday

Pre-Prep

From September 2026-December 2026

King Edward’s School, Bath is seeking a warm, professional and highly organised Pre-Prep Receptionist to provide a welcoming first point of contact for children, parents, visitors and staff. This varied role is central to the smooth day-to-day running of the Pre-Prep office, supporting communications, administration and family liaison while helping to maintain a caring, safe and well-organised school environment.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Pre-Prep Receptionist include, but are not limited to:

• Providing a warm and professional first point of contact for children, parents, visitors and staff.
• Managing the day-to-day running of the Pre-Prep reception area and office.
• Responding to telephone, email and in-person enquiries in a helpful and efficient manner.
• Supporting communication with parents, including messages, newsletters and school updates.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and assisting with general school administration.
• Supporting the organisation of trips, events and extra-curricular activities.
• Liaising closely with teaching staff, support staff and wider school departments.
• Upholding safeguarding procedures and helping to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Warm, approachable and professional communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy reception area.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Teams.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• A calm, flexible and proactive approach to day-to-day tasks.
• High levels of discretion, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within a school environment.

Benefits

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Free refreshments and fruit.
• Employee assistance packages - AIG SmartHealth and L&G Sparks.
• Recently refurbished gym on-site and access to gym membership offer for the University of Bath.
• School fee remission available.
• Tax-efficient Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Pilates classes for staff, with colleagues also welcome to join the Senior School's weekly lunchtime Running Club.
• Support towards prescription glasses and eye tests.