Receptionist - Queen Elizabeth High School, Carmarthen

Educators Wales; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Carmarthen seeks a School Receptionist to provide vital administrative support and create a welcoming atmosphere for pupils and visitors. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, a friendly demeanor, and a passion for fostering a positive school environment. This role requires basic knowledge of Welsh and offers a competitive salary alongside various benefits. The reception area is central to the school's vibrant community, emphasizing the importance of first impressions.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to staff health and wellbeing support

Flexible working policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and well-qualified individual.
• Ability to provide front-of-house support.
• Passionate about supporting and motivating learners.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive first impression for pupils, parents, and visitors.
• Manage administrative tasks across the school.
• Support daily operations in the school environment.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Welcoming demeanor

Basic knowledge of Welsh

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

You will be taken to an external page to complete your application.

Receptionist - Queen Elizabeth High School, Carmarthen

Salary: £25,390 - £25,788

We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

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About the vacancy

• Vacancy ID: 2706
• Organisation: Schools
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Term Time Only
• Contract end date: 31 August 2026
• Location: Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
• Grade: Grade B +4%
• Salary: £25,390 - £25,788
• If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rated accordingly.
• Hourly Rate: £13.16 - £13.37
• Contract Hours: 37

We are seeking a welcoming, professional and enthusiastic School Receptionist to join our thriving school community as soon as possible. With over 1,350 pupils, our reception area is the vibrant hub of the school, and this role is central to creating a positive first impression for pupils, parents and visitors alike.

Required as soon as possible, we are looking for a highly motivated and well-qualified person who can provide excellent administrative and front‑of‑house support across the school. The successful candidate will play a key role in the daily life of the school and will become a valued member of our supportive and caring school family.

We are dedicated to providing challenging, engaging and inclusive experiences for all pupils, and we are seeking an enthusiastic individual who shares our commitment and is passionate about supporting and motivating learners.

Located in Carmarthen, a vibrant market town on the edge of the beautiful Towy Valley (just 30 minutes from Swansea), our pioneering comprehensive school is built on the values of Caring, Learning and Leading. We pride ourselves on fostering a warm, supportive environment where pupils and staff alike can flourish academically, socially and personally.

If you are eager to make a meaningful contribution to a busy and successful school and thrive in a people-focused role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information, or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact: Nigel Cooke, School Business Manager - [e-mail]

Job Description

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DBS level

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.

Welsh language level – verbal

Level 1 – You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date

25/01/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

Lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply

All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: [e-mail] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.