Receptionist - Welcoming Secondary School - Bristol

Receptionist – Welcoming Secondary School – Bristol

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience

A friendly and well-regarded Good Ofsted-rated secondary school in Bristol is seeking a professional and organised Receptionist to join its busy school office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a personable and efficient individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and providing excellent customer service to students, parents, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will play a vital role as the first point of contact for the school community, ensuring a welcoming and professional reception service.

The Role

The Receptionist will support the daily operations of the school office and ensure visitors and enquiries are handled efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, students and parents
• Managing incoming phone calls and email enquiries
• Greeting visitors and managing the visitor sign-in system
• Supporting attendance monitoring and student sign-in procedures
• Managing deliveries and incoming correspondence
• Providing administrative support to the school office
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
• Assisting with communication between staff, parents and students
• Supporting safeguarding procedures and visitor management
• Assisting with general administrative duties across the school

The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment.

School Information

This 11–18 Good Ofsted-rated secondary school in Bristol is known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong commitment to student development.

The school serves a diverse community and is proud of its inclusive ethos where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Students demonstrate strong behaviour and engagement with learning, supported by dedicated staff and strong pastoral systems.

Leadership places strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and collaboration, ensuring staff feel supported and valued.

The school building includes modern facilities and a well-organised administrative team.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience working in reception, administration or customer service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to manage busy front desk environments
• Professional and friendly approach
• Strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy
• Confidence using office systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

Previous experience working in a school environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Join This School?

• Supportive and welcoming school community
• Collaborative office and administrative team
• Opportunities for professional development
• Positive working environment with strong leadership
• Excellent facilities and resources

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible .