School Receptionist

Outcomes First Group; Linstead Parva; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Suffolk is seeking a professional Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors. The role involves maintaining a welcoming reception area, handling inquiries, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be organized, ensuring that the reception runs smoothly. This is a full-time permanent position following a term-time schedule, with a supportive team environment and various employee benefits available.

Benefits

Life Assurance Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Organised and approachable individual with professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage administrative tasks in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills for handling inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all visitors.
• Provide administrative support including photocopying and filing.
• Maintain a tidy and presentable reception area.

Job description

About the Role

February 2026 – UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join our close‑knit team at Bramfield House School in Suffolk. Bramfield House School is an independent SEN school supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. All staff contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive, and caring learning environment.

All visitors, parents, and external professionals will see you as the first point of contact, in a welcoming and well‑organised environment while ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

This opportunity is in Halesworth, within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.

Bramfield House School is part of Acorn Education, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, ensuring safeguarding and sign‑in procedures are followed.
• Provide a welcoming and professional reception.
• Start, service, including hospitality for visitors.
• Manage visitor access, including escorting visitors when required and maintaining accurate records for fire safety.
• Handle telephone enquiries professionally, taking and relaying messages as appropriate.
• Receive and manage deliveries.
• Provide administrative support including photocopying, laminating, filing, binding, and document collation.
• Maintain inventory and stock relevant to the reception area.
• Ensure reception and conference room areas are kept tidy, organised, and presentable.

Employment Details

Job Title: School Receptionist

Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 08:15 am to 03:30 pm

Contract: Permanent | Term time only

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We offer a 4‑day working week (4DWW) trial: you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full‑time pay.

Suitable for an organised, approachable, and professional individual able to manage a range of administrative tasks while maintaining a calm and welcoming presence in a busy school environment.

Benefits

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform via Vista package including health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
• 100+ discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.