Receptionist
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,583-£26,403 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, BA2 3LA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1538738 |
Summary
Hayesfield Girls’ School is seeking to appoint a Receptionist to join their front office team on a full-time basis.
Salary: £25,583-£26,403 per annum, pro rata (Grade 3 SPC 5-7) Actual salary: £21,980-£22,684 per annumWorking hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET daysClosing date: Monday, 23rd March 2026 at 9am.
Interviews: Tuesday, 31st March 2026The RoleHayesfield Girls' School is seeking to appoint a professional and welcoming Receptionist to join our busy school office. As the first point of contact for parents, students, and visitors, you will act as a key ambassador for the school. You will provide high-quality administrative support, ensuring the front-of-house service is friendly, efficient, and professional at all times.The key responsibilities are:Reception & Customer Focus: Act as the first point of reference for all callers and visitors, resolving enquiries with a helpful and professional manner.School Administration: Provide comprehensive admin support, including managing parent communications, maintaining notice boards, and assisting with school publications.Data & Systems: Maintain student databases (Arbor) and attendance registers, ensuring pupil records are accurate and confidential.Safety & First Aid: Undergo First Aid training to assist students and staff. Act as a coordinator during fire emergencies by managing registers and liaising with the Senior Leadership Team.Safeguarding: Maintain a secure site by managing the visitor log and ensuring all contractors and guests are appropriately identified.RequirementsEssential RequirementsEducation: Good general education including GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).Experience: Proven experience working in a busy office environment with a strong customer service ethos.Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with a confident and professional telephone manner.IT Skills: Strong IT literacy with experience using spreadsheets and general office software.Personal Attributes: Ability to work under pressure, use initiative, and maintain professional integrity and confidentiality at all times.Desirable RequirementsExperience of working within an educational environment.Knowledge of the Arbor management information system.Relevant qualification in Customer Service or Business Administration.What we offer:
An opportunity to be part of a well-respected, top-achieving, and oversubscribed secondary school.
A dedicated and caring team of professional colleagues.
Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government).
Access to the Cycle to Work scheme and a supportive sick leave scheme.
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme—a free and confidential support service.About us:
Hayesfield is a unique and exciting school; it is an oversubscribed Girls’ School with a co-educational Sixth Form with accommodation over two sites. The School is truly comprehensive, serving the whole community. Ofsted recognised our achievements in November 2022 by awarding the School ‘Good’. You are very welcome to read our Ofsted report on our website.
How to apply:
To apply, please complete the Non-Teaching Application Form with a full supporting statement. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
Salary: £25,583-£26,403 per annum, pro rata (Grade 3 SPC 5-7) Actual salary: £21,980-£22,684 per annumWorking hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET daysClosing date: Monday, 23rd March 2026 at 9am.
Interviews: Tuesday, 31st March 2026The RoleHayesfield Girls' School is seeking to appoint a professional and welcoming Receptionist to join our busy school office. As the first point of contact for parents, students, and visitors, you will act as a key ambassador for the school. You will provide high-quality administrative support, ensuring the front-of-house service is friendly, efficient, and professional at all times.The key responsibilities are:Reception & Customer Focus: Act as the first point of reference for all callers and visitors, resolving enquiries with a helpful and professional manner.School Administration: Provide comprehensive admin support, including managing parent communications, maintaining notice boards, and assisting with school publications.Data & Systems: Maintain student databases (Arbor) and attendance registers, ensuring pupil records are accurate and confidential.Safety & First Aid: Undergo First Aid training to assist students and staff. Act as a coordinator during fire emergencies by managing registers and liaising with the Senior Leadership Team.Safeguarding: Maintain a secure site by managing the visitor log and ensuring all contractors and guests are appropriately identified.RequirementsEssential RequirementsEducation: Good general education including GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).Experience: Proven experience working in a busy office environment with a strong customer service ethos.Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with a confident and professional telephone manner.IT Skills: Strong IT literacy with experience using spreadsheets and general office software.Personal Attributes: Ability to work under pressure, use initiative, and maintain professional integrity and confidentiality at all times.Desirable RequirementsExperience of working within an educational environment.Knowledge of the Arbor management information system.Relevant qualification in Customer Service or Business Administration.What we offer:
An opportunity to be part of a well-respected, top-achieving, and oversubscribed secondary school.
A dedicated and caring team of professional colleagues.
Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government).
Access to the Cycle to Work scheme and a supportive sick leave scheme.
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme—a free and confidential support service.About us:
Hayesfield is a unique and exciting school; it is an oversubscribed Girls’ School with a co-educational Sixth Form with accommodation over two sites. The School is truly comprehensive, serving the whole community. Ofsted recognised our achievements in November 2022 by awarding the School ‘Good’. You are very welcome to read our Ofsted report on our website.
How to apply:
To apply, please complete the Non-Teaching Application Form with a full supporting statement. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.