Receptionist (Senior School)

Essex; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Brentwood is seeking a Receptionist to manage the Senior School Reception and provide administrative support. This term-time only role requires excellent communication and organizational skills as you handle the busy reception environment and manage the school's telephone switchboard. The ideal candidate will contribute to the efficient running of the school. Working hours are from 8 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday, plus additional work during holidays and Saturdays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Optional subsidised private health care

Free School lunches

Employee Support Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free sports centre membership

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles is preferred.
• Proficiency in managing a busy reception environment.
• Ability to handle phone switchboard effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the telephone switchboard efficiently.
• Provide general reception duties and administrative support.
• Ensure smooth operation of the Senior School Reception.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC0-172S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Competitive

Position Start Date: 23/02/2026

Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 16/01/2026

Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 19 January 2026

Brentwood School is seeking to appoint a Receptionist to be one of two Receptionists responsible for the smooth running of a busy Senior School Reception, ensuring the efficient and effective management of the School's telephone switchboard and undertaking general Reception duties. The post holder will also provide administrative support to the Admin Team.

This role is term-time only, plus three weeks in the School holidays and three Saturdays per year. 8 am - 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.

Our motto, "Virtue, Learning, Manners", taken from the School statutes of 1622, encapsulates our vision for our students and staff. As an academic institution, we recognise the importance of investing in our people and the value of continuing professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Optional subsidised private health care
• Free School lunches during term time
• Employee Support Programme
• Cashplan scheme with discounts for hundreds of high street and online brands
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Brentwood School Sports Centre membership
• Free on-site parking
• Warm working environment, stunning school grounds and positive culture
• The excellent attitude and behaviour of the pupils
• Small class sizes
• Outstanding resources
• Free tickets to all of our regular high-quality concerts, musical, shows, recitals and other entertainment held at School (Not a contractual benefit)

For further information about working at Brentwood School, please refer to our schoolwebsite www.brentwoodschool.co.uk.

To apply for this position, please complete the School application form and return it, along with a covering letter and CV, by email to [e-mail] by the closing date indicated. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.

Information about the School

Brentwood School is one of the UK's leading independent day and boarding schools for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 with a history spanning almost 500 years. We are an academically selective HMC co‑educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. Along with 12 other schools in the country, we follow the 'Diamond Model' whereby girls and boys are taught together up to age 11, separately from 11 to 16 and together again in the Sixth Form. Set within a 75‑acre site, in the heart of Brentwood town and just 20 minutes from London Liverpool Street, our campus provides a stimulating environment for innovative teaching and a first‑class education for over 1600 pupils.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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