School Front Office Coordinator (Term-Time, Part-Time)

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

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.