At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our school, greeting visitors and handling communications.
- Company: Join Wildern School, part of the RAISE Education Trust, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive team, paid personal days, and access to a leisure centre.
- Other info: Flexible working approach with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while enjoying a fun and dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.
The predicted salary is between 24796 - 24796 £ per year.
Wildern School is searching for an enthusiastic and efficient person to man our busy reception desk. You will be the first point of contact – the friendly face of the school (meeting & greeting, responding to emails/telephone calls). Working with the public, parents, staff and pupils requires someone who has tact and diplomacy and the right person will need to have high standards of verbal and written communication with the ability to use the full suite of Microsoft Office. You will need to work independently and as part of a team with a flexible approach to your work, as no two days are the same. If you are a hardworking individual who has a great sense of humour and you have patience, with a passion for assisting young people, then we would welcome your application.
Benefits of working for our trust include:
- Friendly and sociable colleagues.
- RAISE a Hand day: One day per academic year – a fully paid day off to support personal events.
- Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term.
- Free on-site car park.
- Staff membership rates to our modern on-site Leisure Centre.
- Enrolment in one of the UK's Largest public sector pension schemes.
- A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
- Good transport links.
We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. Our staff form a collective team that makes a difference to the lives of our students. This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues present and future. If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
Receptionist – Full Time
Hours: 36.25 hours per week, 7:45am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, Term‑time only (38 weeks). Grade B – Step 1 – Actual Annual Salary £20,369.06 (equivalent to a full‑time salary of £24,796). As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, RAISE Education Trust is trialling a two‑week half‑term break 19th to 30th October 2026. Following this trial, should the Trust revert to a one‑week October half‑term break from 2027, the contractual working weeks would increase to 39 weeks and the salary would increase accordingly.
Receptionist in Hedge End employer: Wildern School
Wildern School, part of the RAISE Education Trust, is an excellent employer that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth. With a supportive work culture, friendly colleagues, and unique benefits like a two-week October half-term break and a fully paid 'RAISE a Hand' day, we foster an environment where science enthusiasts can thrive and make a meaningful impact on students' lives in Hedge End, Southampton.
