Receptionist

Brentwood County High School; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £8,000

Excellent CPD opportunities

Career progression within the Trust

Job summary

Brentwood County High School is seeking a friendly Receptionist to be the welcoming face of the school. This 37-hour per week role runs term-time with inset days and two extra weeks, starting November 2026.

You will handle inquiries, manage front-of-house, maintain student and admissions records, support events, and work with staff to deliver excellent service to pupils, parents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, approachable and professional in a busy environment.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using IT systems and databases.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.

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.
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure an exceptional experience for pupils, parents and visitors.

Job description

Receptionist

Salary: Essex Scale 5 Point 10 - 13
£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. If you are friendly, proactive and passionate about delivering excellent service, we would love to hear from you.

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, with twelve member schools within 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 renting or buying a property.
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• 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.

Closing date: 16th October 2026 at 9 am
Interview date: To be confirmed