School Receptionist (Term-Time) – Front Desk & Admin

Wiltshire Council; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Term-time pattern

Friendly team

Training & development

Job summary

Christ Church Primary in Bradford-on-Avon, United Kingdom is seeking a warm, organized School Receptionist to join our office team. You will welcome parents, visitors and pupils, answer calls, manage messages and help keep the day running safely and smoothly.

The role offers term-time working pattern, annual leave, and a supportive team. A friendly, flexible, and proactive approach is valued, along with basic IT skills and readiness to undertake training including first aid.

Qualifications

• Polite, professional, empathetic telephone/face-to-face manner.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a lively school environment with interruptions.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and general office equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and caller-direction skills.
• Current First Aid certificate or willingness to train on appointment.

Responsibilities

• Greeting all visitors, issuing security passes, directing them to destinations.
• Answering phone calls, taking messages, routing enquiries with tact.
• Assisting with pupil enquiries, administering first aid (training provided), managing lost property.
• Assisting with lunchtime supervision to support pupil wellbeing and maintain comms with staff.
• Handling post/deliveries, booking meeting rooms, and providing general admin support.

Skills

Telephone & face-to-face manner

Multi-tasking in busy environment

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

First Aid certificate

Job description

Christ Church Primary in Bradford-on-Avon, United Kingdom is seeking a warm, organized School Receptionist to join our office team. You will welcome parents, visitors and pupils, answer calls, manage messages and help keep the day running safely and smoothly.

The role offers term-time working pattern, annual leave, and a supportive team. A friendly, flexible, and proactive approach is valued, along with basic IT skills and readiness to undertake training including first aid.