Receptionist

Theeducationalliance; Hull; On-site; GBP 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hull is seeking a part-time Receptionist to ensure the smooth running of the reception area. The role involves welcoming visitors, answering enquiries, and safeguarding students. Applicants need GCSEs in English or Maths and a strong familiarity with software like Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience in a busy reception is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including training opportunities and well-being support.

Benefits

Access to staff benefits platform

Family friendly policies

Well-being support including gym membership

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or above in English or Maths or equivalent qualifications.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft software packages.
• Experience of working on a busy reception.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the reception area.
• Welcome visitors in person and on the telephone.
• Safeguard staff and pupils by following school procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Education

GCSE grade C or above in English or Maths

NVQ Business Admin / Customer Service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are looking for an organised and detail orientated individual to join the team at Malet Lambert Schoolas a Receptionist who will ensure the smooth running of the reception area by welcoming visitors both in person and on the telephone. To answer or refer enquiries. To safeguard staff and pupils by following school procedures in relation to DBS checks and providing the relevant visitor badges. To ensure administration tasks are completed to an appropriate standard for our School.

The working hours are from 8:00am to 16:30pm Monday and Wednesday during the school term. You will also be paid for an additional 32 hours per year, which enables you to attend team meetings and training and development that sits outside your normal working hours. Your actual salary will be £9,447.22 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month. If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you.

Why choose us?

Malet Lambert is one of the top performing schools in Hull, where our commitment to pastoral care underpins the high expectations that we have of both pupils and staff. We have a long and proud history, dating back to 1932. We are fortunate to have such a caring, skilled and dedicated set of teachers, associate staff and governors here at Malet Lambert; ultimate professionals who are dedicated to the pupils and effective running of our school. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Mollie Poskitt HR Officer on 01482 374211 or by email via [e-mail] if you would like to visit or find out more.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to our staff benefits platformwhich includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
• Family friendly policies,including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Membership of theEast Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary
• Well-being supportincluding discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and access to a Virtual GP service.
• A programme of training and developmentand career pathways for colleagues wanting to progress
• Free onsite parking as well as tea and coffee in all of our staff rooms

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has

• GCSE grade C or above in English or Maths or Equivalent administrative qualifications (e.g. NVQ Business Admin / Customer Service.)
• A good working knowledge of computer software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience of working on a busy reception

Full details of our requirements can be found in the person specification.

All applications must be received by no later than 9:00am on Monday 22 September 2025.

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.

Associate - Part-Time - Term Time with Plus Day