Receptionist

Hardenhuish School; Marshfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardenhuish School invites applications for a School Receptionist to deliver a professional and welcoming reception service to staff, pupils and visitors at a busy front desk. The role requires enthusiasm, reliability and a flexible approach within a supportive team.

The position is 37 hours per week, term-time only, with hours 8am–4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am–3.30pm on Friday. Closing date is 30 November 2026; interviews will take place on 8 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and flexible candidate for a busy school front desk.
• Experience providing a professional reception service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and professional reception service to all staff, pupils and visitors.

Skills

Reception duties

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Job description

School Receptionist

£26,061 - £26,847 pro rata per annum (actual salary £22,415 - £23,617)

Hardenhuish School is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive school set in the magnificent parkland of the former Hardenhuish Manor and Chippenham Grammar School. We enjoy an outstanding reputation locally and nationally as a ‘High Performing Academy’. Exam results are consistently above the national average. At Hardenhuish we put children at the centre of all we do: we believe in a three-way partnership with school, home and the individual, ensuring that each and every young person is ‘inspired to learn, supported to succeed’.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible School Receptionist. The successful applicant will be required to provide an efficient and professional reception service to all staff, pupils and visitors. The role is working within a supportive and friendly team environment.

This position is for 37 hours per week, term time only, Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm.

Closing date: 8.30am Monday 30th November 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 8th December 2026

Hardenhuish School is an equal opportunities employer and requires enhanced DBS clearance as part of its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.