Receptionist / Administrator

eTeach UK Limited; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme (LGPS or TPS)

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Wellbeing & Support

Employee Discounts

Season Ticket Loan

Job summary

Brantridge School in Sussex is seeking a school receptionist/administrator to ensure a welcoming front office and smooth daily operations. You will handle calls, emails, sign-ins, and general admin tasks to support staff and pupils in a safe, well-organised environment.

The role requires GCSEs, school-office experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; 36 hours per week during term time. A supportive team and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience of working in a school office environment.
• Experience of administration and Microsoft Office.
• Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and external professionals, providing a warm, professional and efficient reception service.
• Manage incoming telephone calls, emails and enquiries, ensuring messages are handled promptly and directed to the appropriate staff members.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office through a range of administrative duties, including correspondence, filing, data management and document production.
• Maintain accurate visitor sign-in procedures and support the school's safeguarding processes, ensuring all visitors and contractors are welcomed and monitored appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide high-quality administrative support, helping to create an organised, professional and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and families.

Skills

Teamwork

Administration

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (C/4 or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: S3, SP 20.1 – 23, £25,293.36 - £26,965.71 (actual salary) – (FTE - £29,538.00 -£31,491.00)
Location: Brantridge School, Staplefield Place, RH17 6EQ
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, term time only – Monday to Thursday 8.15am-4pm, Friday 8.15am-3.30pm
Start Date: January 2027 – dependent on clearance
Brantridge School is a specialist setting for boys aged 5 to 11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC). Nestled in the Sussex Weald near Haywards Heath, the school is based in a beautifully adapted country manor house surrounded by expansive grounds, an ideal environment for learning and growth. Our pupils benefit from a rich and engaging curriculum, including an exciting on-site outdoor learning programme. At Brantridge School, we take pride in offering a flexible, personalised approach that supports every child as an individual, helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally. Dedicated and experienced staff work with families to ensure children make real progress at Brantridge School, and parental feedback is overwhelmingly positive on the child-centred approach and flexibility of the staff team.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and external professionals, providing a warm, professional and efficient reception service.
• Manage incoming telephone calls, emails and enquiries, ensuring messages are handled promptly and directed to the appropriate staff members.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office through a range of administrative duties, including correspondence, filing, data management and document production.
• Maintain accurate visitor sign-in procedures and support the school's safeguarding processes, ensuring all visitors and contractors are welcomed and monitored appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide high-quality administrative support, helping to create an organised, professional and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and families.

Key Requirements

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience of working in a school office environment.
• Experience of administration and Microsoft office.
• Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team.

Rewards & Benefits

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme and Free Virtual GP Appointments
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Our Trust

Brantridge School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.

We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.

Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.

As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.

It is an exciting time to be part of OHCAT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.

Closing Date: 4th December 2026
Interviews will take place on: w/c 7th December 2026

Associate 3 Actual Salary - £21,643.44 to £23,380.