Receptionist

Shorefields; Brentwood; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition of continuous service

Local Government Pension Scheme

Relocation package up to £8,000

Job summary

Brentwood County High School is seeking a highly organized Receptionist to be the welcoming face of the school. You will handle inquiries, maintain student records and provide broad administrative support to staff and events, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

The role requires excellent communication, confidentiality and IT skills. This is a part-time, term-time position with a supportive team and opportunities for progression within the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, approachable and professional in a busy environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using IT systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and manage front-of-house reception services.
• Handle telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries.
• Maintain student and admissions records.
• Provide a wide range of administrative support across the school.
• Support the organisation of school events and activities.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure a positive experience for pupils, parents and visitors.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5459-814S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Essex Scale 5

Position Start Date: 23/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 15/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed

£25,128.65 - £26,371.55 actual salary per annum

(Plus £661.42 additional fringe allowance per annum)

37 hours per week: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4.00 pm; Friday 8:00am - 3.30 pm

(30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

40 weeks of the year - term time, inset days plus 2 additional weeks

Start Date: November 2026

Are you a highly organised, professional and personable individual who thrives in a busy environment?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Receptionist to become the welcoming face of our secondary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, providing excellent customer service, and playing a key role in supporting students, staff, parents and visitors.

As the first point of contact for our school, you will provide a warm and professional welcome while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the reception and administrative functions. From managing enquiries and maintaining student records to supporting school events and coordinating key administrative processes, you will be an integral part of our dedicated support team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can remain calm, approachable and professional in a busy environment.
• Has strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Is confident using IT systems and databases.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.

In this role, you will:

• Welcome visitors and manage front-of-house reception services.
• Handle telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries.
• Maintain student and admissions records.
• Provide a wide range of administrative support across the school.
• Support the organisation of school events and activities.
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure an exceptional experience for pupils, parents and visitors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious school where your contribution will make a real difference every day.

Join us and help create a welcoming, positive and professional environment where every member of our school community can thrive.

BCHS is located in the heart of Brentwood, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is 25 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The school also includes a large sixth form campus and achievements at KS5 have been a key strength at BCHS.Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. BCHS is just over two miles from the M25.

Brentwood County High School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, withtwelve member schoolswithin Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:

• Recognition of continuous service
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Relocation package of up to £8,000 (where applicable)for new employees rentingor buyinga property.
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools
• National Conditions of Service
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance
• Use of the school gym outside of working hours

As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Information about the School

We are proud to stand at the heart diverse community which extends within and beyond our school. We see promoting diversity and value the contributions of all as being at the core of our mission. Everything that we do is done to ensure that our young people can exist in a safe environment in which they can succeed whilst feeling supported, challenged, and protected.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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