Receptionist 0.4 (1 Year Fixed Contract)

The Basildon Lower Academy, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1UX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,646.00 - £27,911.00 Annually (FTE)

Receptionist 0.4 (1 Year Fixed Contract) job summary

We are seeking a personable and organised Receptionist to join our busy secondary school on a part-time basis. As the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and efficient school environment.

Salary Range: Band 2: £26,646 - £27,911 (Actual starting salary £9,681 with annual performance-based increments)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks (Term time), plus an additional 4 days to be worked in school holidays

Working Hours: 15 hours between 07:30-16:30 Preferably Monday and Friday

Contract: 1 Year Fixed Contract

This post is presently based at our Lower academy. However, staff can be redeployed to either site dependent upon operational needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact in reception
• Provide a professional and corporate representation of the Academies
• Welcome and assist visitors, students and parents in a warm and professional manner
• Handle queries and questions efficiently and in a timely manner
• Answer and direct telephone calls and emails across both Academies
• Support the administration team with general administrative tasks, including document preparation, booking appointments, typing, photocopying and filing

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Experience working in a school or busy office environment
• A calm, professional manner and the ability to multitask
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• The ability to work constructively and flexibly as part of a team, with an understanding of school roles and responsibilities

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Position Available: January 2027

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect their staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Basildon Lower Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 14
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 892 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 14
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Basildon Lower Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-basildon-lower-academy

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