Receptionist

Job Introduction

Join Our Team
 

Our federation serves an area of high deprivation and currently we have over 320 pupils on roll. The schools are set in one shared building on spacious and beautiful grounds which provide our pupils with fantastic learning opportunities. The local community is a very important part of our vision and values and we strive to work with our community to get the best for our children. Our community expects the best and our children deserve and are entitled to no less than this.

Riders has a new Senior Leadership Team who are committed and passionate about school improvement and are on a journey of rapid school improvement. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is welcoming, supportive and wants to make a difference to our community;
• Is friendly, organised, and calm under pressure;
• Takes pride in providing a warm and professional first impression;

• Is confident, courteous, and approachable with excellent communication skills;
• Has strong organisational abilities and attention to detail;
• Can manage a busy front desk with efficiency and warmth;
• Is comfortable using IT systems (training provided);
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, professionalism, and safeguarding.

We can offer: 

• opportunities to develop in a supportive environment;
• a warm, welcoming and inclusive school environment;
• motivated children who love to learn;
• supportive colleagues and governors;
• well-resourced building with spacious school grounds;
• an enthusiastic team with a positive attitude;
• a strong ethos to achieve the best for our pupils;
• a well-resourced learning environment and large outside learning area;
• an extensive range of CPD;
• strong partnership working with other local schools.

In this key front-facing role, you will:

• Be the first point of contact for students, staff, parents, and visitors
• Manage phone calls, emails, and reception enquiries with professionalism and care
• Provide general administrative support to the school office and wider team
• Help maintain a calm, welcoming reception area and uphold safeguarding procedures
• Assist with student attendance and sign-in/out procedures as needed

Contract/Hours: Temporary, Part-time

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am until 4.30 pm (finishing at 4pm on Friday). Total of 37 hours per week, including 30 minute unpaid lunch break. The role is term time only including school inset days.

Application Procedure

If you are interested in this position and you feel like you are the perfect fit for Riders then we would love to hear from you. We highly recommend that anyone interested in this role to visit the school.

To arrange a visit, or if you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the school office on 02392475342 or email j.whall@riders-jun.hants.sch.uk. 

Closing date: 3rd September 2025 at 12:00

Interview date: 10th September 2025

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.