Receptionist
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This part-time role offers essential support within school administration but comes with a limited salary range.
- Part-time role with flexible hours
- Entry point for administrative careers
- Salary reflective of part-time commitment
Pros
- Flexible part-time role supporting school operations
- Encouragement for professional development in administration
- Engagement with diverse school community
Cons
- Limited salary range (Grade 2 salary scale)
- Potentially lower responsibility level than full-time roles
- May lack benefits associated with full-time employment
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-Level • Part-time, On-site
Good fit
- Entry-level professionals in administration
- Individuals seeking part-time employment
- Those wanting to explore education sector roles
Not recommended for
- Experienced administrators seeking higher salary
- Candidates looking for full-time positions
- Individuals not interested in front-facing roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
At Sidney Stringer Academy, we have a new position open for an Afternoon Receptionist to join a friendly administrative team, providing an efficient point of contact within our reception.
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.
Job requirements
- NVQ or equivalent in Customer Care or Business and Administration or a willingness to undertake relevant training
- Ability to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basis
- Experience of using software packages such as Microsoft, Google and Bromcom
- Receptionist or customer service experience
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with staff, students, parents and external bodies
Why join us?
As our Afternoon 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 and professional development opportunities within this post, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of administration.
