Receptionist

Fairfield High School; West of England; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 9,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development within school

Job summary

Fairfield High School is seeking a part-time Receptionist to manage the front of house and ensure a welcoming environment for visitors, parents and students. The role runs 15 hours per week (Mondays and Tuesdays, 8.00am–4.00pm) during term time plus two inset days, with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.

Salary ranges from £9,058 to £9,412 per annum for 15 hours per week, with training provided. The post involves handling calls, visitor management and general admin in a busy reception setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational abilities are required.
• Excellent IT skills with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach to duties and responsibilities.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Reliable and flexible in a busy school environment.
• Professional and calm manner when dealing with visitors and staff.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children in the school.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone calls, in-person visitors, radio calls and emails at the reception.
• Provide a warm, welcoming front of house for visitors, parents, students and the public.
• Assist with day-to-day reception duties and administrative tasks.
• adhere to school policies and safeguarding requirements.
• Training will be provided.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Proactivity

Independent & team work

Reliability

Professional demeanour

Calm under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Fairfield High School

At Fairfield, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive.

Our dedicated team of educators is passionate about delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that not only meets the highest academic standards but also promotes creativity, critical thinking, and a love for life‑long learning. We believe in nurturing the unique talents and abilities of each student, ensuring they are well‑prepared for the challenges of the future.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

Fairfield High School is seeking to recruit a part‑time Receptionist. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Receptionist to join our team, and ensure the smooth running of the Reception areas, and provide a warm and welcoming front of house for visitors, parents students and members of the public.

This post is for two days per week, working Mondays and Tuesdays from 8.00am - 4.00pm (15 hours per week) term time only plus 2 Inset days, inclusive of an unpaid 30 minute lunch break.

Salary will be paid at point 5 rising to point 7, full time equivalent is £26,247 - £27,274 per annum - actual salary for 15 hours per week will be £9,058 up to £9,412 per annum.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Have strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Have excellent IT skills, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Be able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Be proactive
• Be able to work independently and within a team
• Be reliable and flexible
• Be able to work in a calm and professional manner
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children within the school

Working in a busy reception environment, you will need to manage telephone calls, in person visitors to the school, radio calls and emails. Training will be given.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

• Clear on-boarding and professional development plans, including coaching. There are opportunities to share good practice within the Trust.
• Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Supportive colleagues and SLT
• Eager and motivated students
• Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & Local Government Pension Scheme for support and Shared Services staff)
• Onsite Canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust
• Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.