At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality administrative support and manage front-of-house responsibilities.
- Company: Join King Edward’s School, Bath, a vibrant educational institution focused on community engagement.
- Benefits: Enjoy free refreshments, a 3-course lunch, and access to a recently refurbished gym.
- Other info: Positions are part-time, term-time only, with specific hours for each role.
- Why this job: Be the first point of contact in a busy school environment, enhancing student and visitor experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in administrative or customer-facing roles with strong organisational skills is required.
The predicted salary is between 13316 - 14647 £ per year.
Are you an organised, friendly and proactive receptionist or administrator who thrives in a busy, people-facing environment? King Edward’s School, Bath is seeking 2 professional and approachable Receptionist & Administrators to play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of our Senior School. This is a varied and rewarding role combining front-of-house responsibilities with high-level administrative support. As the first point of contact for visitors, parents and pupils, you will be central to creating a welcoming and efficient environment, while also supporting a wide range of school activities including events, co-curricular provision and key operational processes. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will contribute to the vibrant life of the school and help ensure the highest standards of service across our community.
Each role is permanent, part-time, term-time only:
- Role A is 8am-1pm (25 hours per week).
- Role B is 11am-5pm (27.5 hours per week).
Key Responsibilities
- Providing high-quality administrative support across Senior School functions.
- Supporting the organisation of school events and co-curricular activities.
- Delivering a professional reception service, including managing visitors and operating the switchboard.
- Supporting internal communications and day-to-day operational tasks.
- Assisting with HR administration, admissions coordination and general school processes.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience in an administrative and/or customer-facing role.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Calm, professional and able to manage competing priorities.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and telephone systems.
- Discreet, reliable and committed to high standards of service.
Benefits
- Free refreshments, fruit and a 3-course lunch during term time.
- Employee assistance packages – AIG SmartHealth and L&G Sparks.
- Recently refurbished gym on-site and access to gym membership offer for the University of Bath.
- Generous and competitive school fee remission.
- Tax‑efficient Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Pilates classes & running club.
- Support towards prescription glasses and eye tests.
- If applicable, you will be automatically enrolled into the King Edward’s School, Bath Group Personal Pension Plan with an employer’s contribution of 6% of salary, to be matched by a 2% employee contribution.
Senior School Receptionist & Administrators in Bath employer: KES Bath
King Edward’s School, Bath offers a supportive environment with benefits like a generous pension plan and health packages. Located in Bath, the school promotes a collaborative team culture and provides opportunities for personal development through activities like Pilates and running clubs.
