Receptionist 0.4 (1 Year Fixed Contract)

The Basildon Lower Academy; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Basildon Lower Academy is seeking a personable and well-organised Receptionist to join our busy secondary school on a part-time basis. You will be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, and you will help create a welcoming and efficient school environment.

Salary is Band 2 (£26,646 - £27,911) with an actual starting salary of £9,681, working 15 hours across 39 weeks plus four holiday days. The contract is a 1 year Fixed Contract starting January 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or busy office environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact in reception.
• Provide a professional and corporate representation of the Academies.
• Welcome and assist visitors, students and parents in a warm and professional manner.
• Handle queries and questions efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Answer and direct telephone calls and emails across both Academies.
• Support the administration team with general administrative tasks, including document preparation, booking appointments, typing, photocopying and filing.

Skills

Experience in school or busy office

Communication skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a personable and organised Receptionist to join our busy secondary school on a part-time basis. As the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and efficient school environment.

Salary Range: Band 2: £26,646 - £27,911 (Actual starting salary £9,681 with annual performance-based increments)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks (Term time), plus an additional 4 days to be worked in school holidays

Working Hours: 15 hours between 07:30-16:30 Preferably Monday and Friday

Contract: 1 Year Fixed Contract

This post is presently based at our Lower academy. However, staff can be redeployed to either site dependent upon operational needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact in reception
• Provide a professional and corporate representation of the Academies
• Welcome and assist visitors, students and parents in a warm and professional manner
• Handle queries and questions efficiently and in a timely manner
• Answer and direct telephone calls and emails across both Academies
• Support the administration team with general administrative tasks, including document preparation, booking appointments, typing, photocopying and filing

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Experience working in a school or busy office environment
• A calm, professional manner and the ability to multitask
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• The ability to work constructively and flexibly as part of a team, with an understanding of school roles and responsibilities

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Position Available: January 2027

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.