Temporary Receptionist

eTeach UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Oasis Academy John Williams is seeking a Receptionist to join a friendly administrative team. The role provides an efficient point of contact at reception and may support wider administration. It is a temporary, term-time position with 20 contracted hours and specific weekly pattern (Wed 12:00-16:45, Thu 08:00-16:15, Fri 08:00-16:15).

The start date is 09/11/2026 or ASAP. The salary is FTE 26,016.00 per annum with a day rate approx. £92 per day.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or higher.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with information management systems and strong IT skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable with ability to meet key deadlines; full availability for listed hours.
• Desirable: DBS Update Service with Enhanced DBS in education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reception, answer calls, and handle face-to-face enquiries.
• Sign in visitors and monitor access to the premises.
• Provide clerical and administrative support and maintain school records.
• Assist with wider administrative duties across the academy as needed.

Skills

Prioritisation

IT skills

Verbal & written communication

Reliability

Deadline awareness

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C)

Tools

Information management systems

Job description

At 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 annumDay rate: approximately £92 per day

Job overview

You’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 requirements

• Minimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths and English
• Ability to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basis
• Experience of using information management systems and strong IT skills
• A high level of verbal and written communication standards
• Proven 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 education

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.