Temporary Receptionist

Oasis Community Learning; West of England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Oasis Academy John Williams in Bristol requires a part-time receptionist for a 6-week temporary role within the administration team. You will manage the reception, answer calls, sign in visitors, and maintain records, while providing flexible clerical support as needed.

The role runs term-time only, 20 hours per week with specific patterns, starting 9 November 2026; the advertised salary reflects a pro-rata actual rate for term-time work and includes DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or higher.
• Experience using information management systems and solid IT skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the reception, answer calls, and sign in visitors.
• Provide clerical and administrative support and maintain school records.
• Support wider admin duties as needed across the academy.

Skills

Verbal communication

IT skills

Prioritisation

Reliability

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C)

Tools

Information management systems

Job description

EmployerOasis Academy John WilliamsLocationBristol, BristolContract TypeTemporaryHoursPart Time, Term TimeContract Length6 weeksSalarySCP 4 (FTE £26,016.00)Posted21st October 2026Start Date9th November 2026Expires30th October 2026 09:00 AMContract TypeTemporaryStart Date9th November 2026Job ID1580684Start Date9th November 2026Contract Type :TemporaryContract Length: 6 weeksJob ID: 1580684At Oasis Academy John Williams, we have a temporary position open for an Receptionist to join a friendly administrative team, providing an efficient point of contact within our reception.Position: ReceptionistContract type: Temporary, Term Time OnlyStart date: 09/11/2026 or ASAPContracted hours: 20 hours, Term Time OnlyWorking Pattern:Wednesday 12.00 - 16.45Thursday 08.00 - 16.15Friday 08.00 - 16.15Salary: FTE 26,016.00 per annum (Actual salary per annum: £12,096.09)Job overviewYou’ll be responsible for overseeing the reception facility, answering calls and dealing with face-to-face enquiries, signing in visitors and ensuring all visitors are appropriately monitored, as well as providing general clerical and administrative support and maintaining school records.You may also be required to support wider administrative duties across the academy, away from the reception area, to assist the administration team as needed.Job requirementsMinimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths and EnglishAbility to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basisExperience of using information management systems and strong IT skillsA high level of verbal and written communication standardsProven ability to show reliability and to work to meet key deadlinesFull availability for the hours listed aboveDesirableRegistered to the DBS Update Service with an Enhanced DBS in educationWhy join us?As a Receptionist, you’ll be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous port of call is available for any enquiries, contributing as a key part of a wider team to ensure daily administrative operations run smoothly. You’ll have access to training within this post.Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Academy John Williams is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.