Receptionist

Avonbourne-Boys; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Sick pay

Health care plan

Rewards scheme

CPD opportunities

Maternity/paternity benefits

Personal day

Job summary

Avonbourne Academies in Bournemouth are seeking an enthusiastic Receptionist/Administration Assistant for our busy academy receptions. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and students, delivering a courteous, professional experience.

You will undertake First Aid training within the first three months and contribute to a supportive team. The role offers 37.5 hours, term-time plus inset days, and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• be an experienced Receptionist or administration assistant.
• be highly professional with excellent communication skills as you will be the first point of contact with all external visitors, parent/carers and students.
• have very good organisational and administrative skills and the ability to maintain thorough and accurate records.
• be proactive and solution focused.

Responsibilities

• Appointment to the role as Receptionist/Admin Assistant for busy academy receptions.
• Be first point of contact for external visitors, parents and students; handle queries with professionalism.
• Undertake First Aid training within the first 3 months of employment.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records and support administrative tasks as part of a friendly team.

Job description

Avonbourne Boys' and Girls' Academies are two 11-16 secondary schools based in East Bournemouth where students share a campus and are taught in predominantly single sex classes. When students reach our onsite United Sixth Form, mixed classes are reinstated. We believe this diamond model of education recognises that as boys and girls reach their teenage years, they approach their learning differently allowing us to get the most out of every student. We have close links with Avonwood Primary School, a standalone primary facility based next door to our Academies.Disruption-free teaching is the promise at Avonbourne with the notion of continuous improvement underpinning all we do. The Academies advocate a coaching culture, where teachers develop as reflective practitioners, utilising shared best practice and evidence-based teaching and learning initiatives. In-house CPD is extensive and high quality and compliments numerous external CPD opportunities within United Learning and through nationally recognised training and qualifications.Pastoral care is superb, with a highly trained team that are morally driven and extremely effective. We encourage students to develop their skills through the provision of educational opportunities which enable young minds to play a part in creating a future which has opportunities for all and encourages aspiration and determination. Our REACH values of Respect, Equality, Ambition, Community and Hard work & Determination underpin all aspects of academy life for staff and students.Avonbourne Boys' and Girls' Academies benefit from working closely with The Cornerstone, Glenmoor and Winton Academies, as part of the United Learning Bournemouth and Poole cluster. We work as a team and achieve more, by sharing, than any single school could.We are #AVBProud and look forward to showing you around our Academies.Avonbourne Boys' and Girls' Academies are part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Start: ASAP (depending on pre-employment checks)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5hrs per week, 39wks per year (term time only plus inset days). Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 27 th September 2026

Interviews: October 2026 – date TBC

Are YOU an organised and efficient Receptionist/Administration Assistant? Do YOU want to work in a supportive team and academy that values your contribution?

So, what’s stopping YOU from applying to be the face of our Academies at Avonbourne as our Receptionist!

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, professional and experienced Receptionist/Admin Assistant for our busy Academies receptions.

You will be required to undertake First Aid training within the first 3 months of employment.

About you

The successful candidate will:

• be an experienced Receptionist or administration assistant.
• be highly professional with excellent communication skills as you will be the first point of contact with all external visitors, parent/carers and students.
• have very good organisational and administrative skills and the ability to maintain thorough and accurate records.
• be proactive and solution focused.

At Avonbourne Academies, our work is guided by five core REACH values: Respect, Equality, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work & Determination. These values underpin everything we do, from the way we teach and lead, to the culture we build for our students and staff. We believe in developing not only academic excellence, but strong character, resilience and integrity. As part of our team, you will play an important role in modelling and nurturing these qualities in the young people we serve.

Since joining United Learning in August 2019, Avonbourne Academies have gone from strength to strength:

• Avonbourne Boys’ Academy – Rated OUTSTANDING in November 2023
• Avonbourne Girls’ Academy – Rated OUTSTANDING in all categories in October 2024

We can offer you :

• the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team
• one personal day every academic year
• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme – Avonbourne contribute 23.6% each month on top of your contribution!
• occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family
• access to our health care cash plan and rewards scheme after six months service.
• continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
• competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits .

AvonbourneAcademies are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is requiredfor all successful applicants.

Note – We reserve the right to close the vacancy early prior to the published closing date and interview and offer to a strong candidate. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.No further applications will be accepted once closed.

For more information

For more information about this role please contact:

Closing date for applications:

Midnight on Sunday 27 th September 2026