Receptionist (Part time Wed-Fri)

The Basildon Academies; Basildon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Basildon is seeking a personable and organized Receptionist to join their busy secondary school. In this part-time position, you'll serve as the first point of contact for students, parents, and visitors, creating a welcoming environment. Responsibilities include handling inquiries, directing calls, and supporting the administration team. The ideal candidate should have experience in a school or office setting, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. This role offers a salary range of £14,521 with increments.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or busy office environment.
• A calm, professional manner.
• Ability to work constructively and flexibly as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact in reception.
• Provide professional representation of the Academies.
• Welcome and assist visitors, students and parents.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills

IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)

Ability to multitask

Job description

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.

We are seeking a personable and organised Receptionist to join our busy secondary school on a part‑time basis. As the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and efficient school environment.

Salary Range: Band 2: £26,646 - £27,911 (Actual starting salary £14,521 with annual performance‑based increments)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks (Term time), plus an additional 6 days to be worked in school holidays

Working Hours: 22.5 hours between 07:30-16:30 Wednesday - Friday

This post is presently based at our Lower academy. However, staff can be redeployed to either site dependent upon operational needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact in reception
• Provide a professional and corporate representation of the Academies
• Welcome and assist visitors, students and parents in a warm and professional manner
• Handle queries and questions efficiently and in a timely manner
• Answer and direct telephone calls and emails across both Academies
• Support the administration team with general administrative tasks, including document preparation, booking appointments, typing, photocopying and filing

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Experience working in a school or busy office environment
• A calm, professional manner and the ability to multitask
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• The ability to work constructively and flexibly as part of a team, with an understanding of school roles and responsibilities

Position Available:

January 2026

Closing Date:

Friday 2nd January 2026

If you can enthuse, engage, motivate and challenge students to make exceptional progress, then please download and complete our application form and return it to our Recruitment & Cover Coordinator, Olivia [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.