Receptionist (part-time)

Bournemouth School, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 10½ hours per week, Thursday and Friday 1.00pm to 4.30pm Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm Friday (with a 60 minute unpaid lunch break on Friday)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £6,134 to £6,230 pro-rata (38 weeks) OR £6,295 to £6,394 pro-rata (39 weeks)

What skills and experience we're looking for

ESSENTIAL

• 5 GCSE’s with a minimum grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent
• Experience of using Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel particularly)
• Experience of working in an office
• Experience of working with the public
• Good customer service mindset and telephone manner
• Excellent professional interpersonal, organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of audiences
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and a commitment to child welfare and safety

DESIRABLE

• A recognised ICT or word processing qualification
• Knowledge and experience of Arbor software or similar
• Experience of working in a school environment
• Experience of working with children

What the school offers its staff

Bournemouth School is a fantastic place to work. The school’s atmosphere is calm and purposeful, and our success is built upon the foundations of hard work, discipline, smart appearance, and, most importantly, respect.

• A welcoming staff and commitment from SLT and Trustees to promote and support staff wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support and benefits.
• Local government pension scheme (LGPS).

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bournemouth School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bournemouth School website
• Email address: recruitment@bournemouth-school.org
• Phone number: 01202 512609
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bournemouth-school-bournemouth

Bournemouth School, founded in 1901, is an over-subscribed grammar school serving Bournemouth and the surrounding area. As a stand-alone academy we set our own priorities - and we choose to focus our efforts upon improving the quality of teaching and learning, and raising student attainment across the curriculum. We enjoy an excellent local reputation, the support of parents and the community, and talented and dedicated staff, both at the chalk face and behind the scenes. Most important of all, we benefit from an able and receptive student body that never fails to impress and surprise.

In February 2024 we were graded outstanding in all areas by OFSTED. However we have not rested on our laurels and are constantly seeking ways to improve all aspects of our provision.

We are proud of our traditions and our heritage but also acutely aware of our responsibility to nurture, inspire and prepare our students to take their places as leaders and innovators in a rapidly changing world.

We strive to ensure that every student reaches their full potential and enjoys learning. At the same time, we appreciate the importance of giving our students the broadest possible range of opportunities outside the classroom and encouraging them to develop their sporting, artistic and creative talents. Throughout all aspects of our work are embedded our core values of hard work, discipline, smart appearance and respect. We encourage our students to contribute positively to their own community and beyond.

Arranging a visit to Bournemouth School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bournemouth-school.org.

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