Receptionist (part-time)

Teaching Vacancies; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming staff

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Bournemouth School is seeking a administrative support role to join our front-line office team. You will handle standard clerical tasks, greet visitors and assist staff, students and the public with a courteous, solution-focused approach.

Applicants should have GCSEs, Microsoft Office experience, and a clear understanding of safeguarding. The role emphasises a calm, professional attitude and contributes to a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs with a minimum grade C or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel particularly).
• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Experience of working with the public and a strong customer service mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with diverse audiences.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone manner

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Safeguarding

Office experience

Education

GCSEs

ICT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arbor software

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

ESSENTIAL

• 5 GCSE's with a minimum grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent
• Experience of using Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel particularly)
• Experience of working in an office
• Experience of working with the public
• Good customer service mindset and telephone manner
• Excellent professional interpersonal, organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of audiences
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and a commitment to child welfare and safety

DESIRABLE

• A recognised ICT or word processing qualification
• Knowledge and experience of Arbor software or similar
• Experience of working in a school environment
• Experience of working with children

What the school offers its staff

Bournemouth School is a fantastic place to work. The school’s atmosphere is calm and purposeful, and our success is built upon the foundations of hard work, discipline, smart appearance, and, most importantly, respect.

• A welcoming staff and commitment from SLT and Trustees to promote and support staff wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support and benefits.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025). To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.