Receptionist

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

St Augustine’s Catholic College in Wiltshire is seeking a part-time receptionist to join our busy campus. The role covers 22 hours across Monday to Wednesday, acting as the first point of contact for visitors and supporting the school office.

You will need friendly, professional communication and solid general office skills; prior school experience is not essential. The college is committed to safeguarding and welcoming a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Part-time receptionist role for 22 hours weekly across Mon, Tue, Wed.
• Strong general office skills and ability to handle a variety of queries calmly.
• Previous school experience is not essential but basic office experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for all visitors to the College.
• Provide efficient administrative support to the office.
• Deal with a wide range of queries in a calm and reassuring manner.

Skills

Receptionist duties

Customer service

Administrative skills

Communication

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary: Grade C 3-4, £13.07-£13.48 per hour, £11,076-£11,423 actual salary)

Hours of work: Part time 20 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

A bit about us:

Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity to join St Augustine’s Catholic College. As a Catholic Lasallian College, we are part of a global network of educational institutions inspired by St. John Baptist De La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. His mission was to provide the highest quality education to those most in need, always honouring the dignity of each child as a 'son or daughter of a great King.' We strive to live by this vision every day, fostering a welcoming environment where all students and staff feel valued and included.

We are seeking a passionate and aspiring colleague to join our dedicated staff team and make a meaningful contribution to our community. At St Augustine’s, we are committed to sustainable growth and improvement in a constantly evolving world. Our recent OFSTED inspection highlighted this commitment: “The desire to provide educational opportunities which make individuals the best that they can be drives all that the school does.” For us, this means not only achieving academic excellence but also nurturing well-rounded individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on society. In recent years, our journey of continuous improvement has led to a complete revision of our curriculum, the introduction of an incremental coaching programme for all teachers, and the development of a behaviour system that ensures students can learn in a disruption-free environment. Central to our mission is our focus on inclusion, which seeks to ensure that every learner can access the curriculum and the opportunities they deserve and are entitled to.

St Augustine’s is consistently a high-performing school, with academic achievements well above national averages, reflecting both the quality of our education and the dedication of our students. Our recent OFSTED report also noted, “Staff feel proud to work at the school. Early career teachers receive appropriate guidance and feel well supported.” If you join us, you will be entering a supportive and challenging environment where you can grow professionally while sharing your talents with our vibrant community. We look forward to learning more about what you can bring to our team and how we can support you on your journey to reaching your full potential.

All about the role:

We are looking for a part‑time receptionist to join our team. The role is for 22 hours worked over a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. As a member of the reception team you will be the first point of contact for all visitors to the College so an approachable, friendly manner is essential combined with efficient administrative skills. This is a busy location so the post holder needs to be confident in dealing with a wide variety of queries and requests in a calm and reassuring way. The role also supports the administrative team to ensure the smooth running of the general office. Previous school experience is not essential but you will require general office skills and need to be confident in dealing with parents, and other visitors to the College.

Closing date (and time): 18th September 2026 12:00pm

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: TBC

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

Receptionist Candidate Pack