Receptionist
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1WYThis job expired on 18 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
18 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Wednesdays 08:00 - 16:00 7.5 Hours Term Time plus inset days Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 3, point 4-5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Notley High & Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
We are seeking a friendly, reliable, and well-organised individual to join our school team as a Receptionist, working one day per week.
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and pupils, and should be confident, approachable, and able to handle a range of front desk responsibilities with professionalism.
Key responsibilities include:
- Greeting and signing in visitors
- Answering telephone calls and handling enquiries
- Supporting staff with basic administrative tasks
- Managing post and deliveries
- Ensuring the reception area remains tidy and welcoming
Previous experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Work Schedule:
1 day per week, 7.5 hours, Wednesdays 08:00 – 16:00
Term time plus inset days
Permanent
How to Apply: To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Notley High School.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to enquiries@notleyhigh.com
What the school offers its staff
Company pension
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1255 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form website
- Email address
- recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01245 202937
At Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do - learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
Arranging a visit to Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org.
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