Receptionist

Futura Learning Partnership; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health support framework

Professional development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Westover Green Community School & Autism Centre in Bridgwater is seeking a friendly Receptionist to join our team. You will provide a welcoming front of house service, support administrative operations, and help create a positive experience for pupils, families, staff and visitors.

You will be the first point of contact, ensuring smooth reception services while supporting safeguarding and communication across the school.

Qualifications

• Welcomes pupils, families and visitors with a friendly, professional manner.
• Maintains effective communication and safeguarding in a school setting.
• Supports routine administrative tasks and front-of-house operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact at reception and manage visitor sign-in.
• Support admin tasks and help ensure smooth daily school operations.
• Assist safeguarding procedures and coordinate with staff as needed.

Skills

Receptionist

Front of house

Customer service

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (C/4+)

Job description

# ReceptionistEmployer: Westover Green Community School & Autism CentreLocation: Bridgwater, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £13199 - £13408Posted: 10th September 2026Expires: 22nd October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 7th October 2026Job ID: 1573287Job Reference: FLP-R1695* Share :* PrintWestover Green Community School and Autism Centre is seeking a friendly, proactive and values-driven Receptionist to join our team. You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the school, providing a welcoming front of house service, supporting administrative operations, and helping to create a positive experience for pupils, families, staff and visitors.As the first point of contact for our school community, you will be at the heart of school life, ensuring the smooth operation of reception services while supporting effective communication, safeguarding procedures and administrative processes.**About Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre**Westover Green in Bridgwater is a community-focused primary school committed to providing an inclusive, engaging, and high-quality education for all learners. It offers a safe and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to grow with confidence and curiosity.Westover Green School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.**About Futura Learning Partnership**Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.**About You**We'd love to hear from someone who:* Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work* Builds positive relationships and works well in a team* Has a good standard of education, including GCSE passes in Maths and English at grade C or 4 or above* Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities**Our Culture and Offer**We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.**Role information:*** This is a permanent, Term Time Only position, working 22 hours a week* Working days:* Wednesday 8-2:30pm* Thursday - 8-4:30pm* Friday - 8-4:30pm* 30 minute unpaid lunch break**How to Apply**To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:* Closing date: 24/09/2026* Interviews: To be held shortly after*PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.*### AttachmentsFutura Recruitment Pack - 2026Receptionist-Administration Support Grade 3 (1)### Safeguarding Statement:**Diversity and Inclusion**At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.**Safeguarding**Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.