Receptionist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Notley High & Braintree Sixth Form, part of the Bridge Academy Trust, is seeking a friendly Receptionist to join the school team on a part-time basis. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and pupils, welcoming them and directing queries with professionalism.

Working one day per week, the role focuses on front desk duties, answering calls, handling mail and deliveries, and providing basic admin support to staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and signing in visitors
• Answering telephone calls and handling enquiries
• Supporting staff with basic administrative tasks
• Managing post and deliveries
• Ensuring the reception area remains tidy and welcoming

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a friendly, reliable, and well-organised individual to join our school team as a Receptionist, working one day per week.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and pupils, and should be confident, approachable, and able to handle a range of front desk responsibilities with professionalism.

Key responsibilities include:

• Greeting and signing in visitors
• Answering telephone calls and handling enquiries
• Supporting staff with basic administrative tasks
• Managing post and deliveries
• Ensuring the reception area remains tidy and welcoming

Previous experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to [e-mail]

What the school offers its staff

Notley High & Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

Further details about the role

Commitment to safeguarding

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.