Receptionist - part time role term time only
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2025 |
| Location: | Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2AQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 72d93379-aa72-498a-a690-9097034e97de |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a part time receptionist to join our busy reception team. Based in the school visitor reception office you will provide a first point of contact for parents, and visitors both in person and by phone and email. The reception team also provides assistance to students in some areas. In addition, you will provide general administrative support to assist the smooth running of the school. Our reception can be a very busy environment and so the ideal candidate needs to be organised and able to work under pressure. You will need to be a good communicator with excellent customer service skills and a firm, calm and approachable manner.
The successful candidate should have a flexible approach to working and be willing to turn their hand to any administrative tasks. You will need excellent secretarial skills and be a competent user of IT. Experience of working in a customer faced role is also important.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to Continuing Professional Learning through a strong training programme and work closely with our local federation schools.
Benefits include participation in the generous local government pension scheme, free use of the school gym. Access to WSCC employee benefits.
Further details about the role
Applicants are welcome to visit the school or speak to someone before the interview process. Please contact Sara Atkin, HR Administrator to make an appointment by emailing jobs@oathall.org
Applications should be completed via the website using a non teaching application form along with our recruitment monitoring form and a short letter of application (no more than one side of A4). Please email the documents to jobs@oathall.org or post to Mrs Sara Atkin.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 22 September. Interviews will take place on Thursday 25 September.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding: Oathall Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
We are seeking to appoint a part time receptionist to join our busy reception team. Based in the school visitor reception office you will provide a first point of contact for parents, and visitors both in person and by phone and email. The reception team also provides assistance to students in some areas. In addition, you will provide general administrative support to assist the smooth running of the school. Our reception can be a very busy environment and so the ideal candidate needs to be organised and able to work under pressure. You will need to be a good communicator with excellent customer service skills and a firm, calm and approachable manner.
The successful candidate should have a flexible approach to working and be willing to turn their hand to any administrative tasks. You will need excellent secretarial skills and be a competent user of IT. Experience of working in a customer faced role is also important.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to Continuing Professional Learning through a strong training programme and work closely with our local federation schools.
Benefits include participation in the generous local government pension scheme, free use of the school gym. Access to WSCC employee benefits.
Further details about the role
Applicants are welcome to visit the school or speak to someone before the interview process. Please contact Sara Atkin, HR Administrator to make an appointment by emailing jobs@oathall.org
Applications should be completed via the website using a non teaching application form along with our recruitment monitoring form and a short letter of application (no more than one side of A4). Please email the documents to jobs@oathall.org or post to Mrs Sara Atkin.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 22 September. Interviews will take place on Thursday 25 September.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding: Oathall Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.