Receptionist and Administrator

Cotham School’s BAME Strategy Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 8.300 - 10.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee assistance programme

CPD library access

5 inset days with free drinks and hot/

Zusammenfassung

Cotham School in Bristol is seeking a part-time Receptionist and Administrator to join the busy school office. You will provide efficient administration and front-desk duties, supporting the Administration team during term-time (39 weeks) with 14.8 hours per week and flexible days/times by interview.

The successful candidate will have experience with Microsoft Office and Gmail, and ideally Google Docs; familiarity with school MIS is advantageous and full training will be provided.

Qualifikationen

• Experience performing all aspects of administration using Microsoft Office and Gmail.
• Experience using Google Docs is desirable.
• Experience using school MIS would be advantageous, but full training will be provided.

Aufgaben

• Provide efficient administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the school, including reception duties.
• Join the Administration team in a busy school office.
• Support term-time operations and help cover office tasks as needed.

Kenntnisse

Administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gmail

Google Docs

Jobbeschreibung

# Receptionist and AdministratorEmployer: Cotham SchoolLocation: Bristol, BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: actual salary £9,244Posted: 7th October 2026Expires: 14th October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 1st December 2026Job ID: 1578502* Share :* PrintGrade + Salary: G6 – starting salary £26,437 pro rata (actual salary £9,244)Hours and working pattern: 14.8 hours per week (we are flexible - days/times to be agreed with you at interview) term time only including INSET days (39 weeks)This is a permanent contract due to start on 01.12.2026.Probation period: This role is subject to passing a satisfactory probation period.Cotham School, a successful, vibrant and diverse 11-18 comprehensive school, wishes to appoint an experienced Administrator to join the Administration team in our busy school office and reception.The successful candidate will provide efficient and effective administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the school, including reception duties. Applicants must have experience in performing all aspects of administration using Microsoft Office and Gmail; experience of using Google Docs is desirable. Experience of using school Management Information Systems would be highly advantageous, but full training will be provided.We offer:* The opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school.* A wonderfully diverse student body.* A highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team.* A committed and enthusiastic staff group.* Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.Cotham School is a great place to work. Our staff are a cohesive, friendly and high performing team of professionals who are keen to welcome new colleagues into our school community to contribute to and share in our achievements. Join us and you’ll receive a wide range of employee benefits including:* Access to employee assistance programme – this includes counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support and much more.* Ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library.* At least 5 inset (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals.* Comprehensive induction process.* Competitive salaries which are reviewed annually.* Family friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives.* Access to staff sports - yoga sessions and team sports are currently available.* Option to participate in the cycle to work scheme.* On site free car parking (when available).* Free eye tests (Display Screen Equipment Users) and free annual flu jab.As a diverse school community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups with regards to ethnicity, gender, age and disability.Cotham 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 staff will need to be DBS checked.Please visit our website for further details and application pack.Closing date: Wednesday 14.10.26 at 9.00 amInterview date: Tuesday 20.10.26### AttachmentsApplication Guidance NotesCotham School - Recruitment ProspectusPrivacy Notice - Job ApplicantsStudent ProspectusReceptionist and Administrator JD - Oct 2026### Safeguarding Statement:Cotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of appointment are conditional on the following:* Enhanced DBS check* Satisfactory completion of a Staff Disqualification Declaration form* Confirmation that you are not subject to either a Prohibition Order or Interim Prohibition Order* The receipt of at least 2 satisfactory references* Verification of identity* Verification of medical fitness* Verification of qualifications* Verification of QTS where required* Verification that they are legally able to work in UKThis post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account .Cotham School’s child protection policy and practices and policy on employment of ex-offenders in the application pack can be found on the School website.Apply Now