Receptionist

Brentwood County High School, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,128.65 - £26,371.55 Annually (Actual) Plus Outer Fringe Allowance £661.42 per annum

Receptionist job summary

Receptionist

Salary: Essex Scale 5 Point 10 - 13
£25,128.65 - £26,371.55 actual salary per annum
(Plus £661.42 additional fringe allowance per annum)

37 hours per week
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4.00 pm; Friday 8.00am - 3.30 pm
(30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

40 weeks of the year - term time, inset days plus 2 additional weeks

Start Date: November 2026

Are you a highly organised, professional and personable individual who thrives in a busy environment?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Receptionist to become the welcoming face of our secondary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, providing excellent customer service, and playing a key role in supporting students, staff, parents and visitors.

As the first point of contact for our school, you will provide a warm and professional welcome while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the reception and administrative functions. From managing enquiries and maintaining student records to supporting school events and coordinating key administrative processes, you will be an integral part of our dedicated support team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can remain calm, approachable and professional in a busy environment.
• Has strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Is confident using IT systems and databases.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.

In this role, you will:

• Welcome visitors and manage front-of-house reception services.
• Handle telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries.
• Maintain student and admissions records.
• Provide a wide range of administrative support across the school.
• Support the organisation of school events and activities.
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure an exceptional experience for pupils, parents and visitors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious school where your contribution will make a real difference every day. If you are friendly, proactive and passionate about delivering excellent service, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help create a welcoming, positive and professional environment where every member of our school community can thrive.

BCHS is located in the heart of Brentwood, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is 25 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The school also includes a large sixth form campus and achievements at KS5 have been a key strength at BCHS. Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. BCHS is just over two miles from the M25.

Brentwood County High School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:

• Recognition of continuous service
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Relocation package of up to £8,000 (where applicable) for new employees renting or buying a property.
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools
• National Conditions of Service
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance
• Use of the school gym outside of working hours

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply nowor you can request a visit to the school. For more information please contact Liz Anderson hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648901. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)

Closing date: 16th October 2026 at 9 am
Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.    

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Brentwood County High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1097 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brentwood County High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brentwood-county-high-school

Secondary school in Brentwood, part of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.

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