School Receptionist

Canford School; Merley; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Part time

Job summary

Canford School is seeking a friendly Receptionist to join our front-of-house team in Wimborne. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and contractors, providing a warm welcome and helping with enquiries.

This varied role combines reception, administration and school-wide support, ensuring smooth operations and a positive first impression on every visitor.

Qualifications

• Experience in a reception, customer service, hospitality or administrative role.
• Confident communicating with a wide range of people.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Professionalism, discretion and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Experience in a school environment would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, contractors and the community.
• Manage enquiries and coordinate visitors to the School.
• Support safeguarding procedures and provide administrative assistance across departments.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Administration

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Receptionist

Location: Wimborne, Dorset

Vacancy Type: Part-time, Permanent

Are you an organised and personable individual with a passion for delivering excellent customer service?

We are looking for a professional and welcoming Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for visitors, contractors and members of the wider community, you will play a key role in creating a positive first impression and ensuring the smooth running of our busy Reception.

This is a varied role at the heart of School life, combining front-of-house responsibilities with administration and operational support. You will manage enquiries, coordinate visitors, support safeguarding procedures and provide administrative assistance to departments across the School.

About You

You will:

• Have experience in a reception, customer service, hospitality or administrative role.
• Be confident communicating with a wide range of people.
• Possess excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Be able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Previous experience within a school environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

A friendly and supportive working environment within a thriving school community, where your contribution will be valued and no two days are the same.

Closing date: 25th October 2026

Interview date: 30th October 2026

Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening