Receptionist
Southampton City Council · Southampton, England
Receptionist at Southampton City Council, based in Southampton, England, paying £12,267 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £12,267 per annum
- Location
- Southampton, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 10 hours ago
- Closes
- 27 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Receptionist
53% below the typical rate for receptionist
Reference 43cdacfa2b38a0de7f9a8270bd4f6c83e0414ad4
About the role
We are proud to serve a culturally rich and diverse learning community. We are looking to appoint an additional Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking business team. Duties will include a wide range of reception and administrative tasks where no two days are the same.
We are looking for an exceptional team player to join our busy school office!
Are you organised, approachable and able to use your initiative? Do you enjoy working with people and thrive in a busy, varied environment?
Working in a school office is certainly not your typical 9–5 desk job!
Every day brings new challenges, and you will need to be confident managing competing priorities, multitasking and responding calmly to the unexpected. A positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a supportive team are essential.
As a key member of our school office team, you will be the first friendly and welcoming face that our children, parents, staff and visitors see. We are looking for someone who can provide a warm, professional and efficient service while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our busy school office.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a sound understanding of administration and practical experience of administrative processes.
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills and is confident communicating with a wide range of people.
- Is warm, welcoming and professional when dealing with children, parents, colleagues and visitors, both face-to-face and over the telephone.
- Has excellent organisational and IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Is able to manage competing and conflicting priorities, work under pressure and use their own initiative.
- Can work effectively in an environment where interruptions and unexpected situations are part of everyday life.
- Is able to maintain a high level of accuracy and concentration when completing detailed work.
- Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality within a school environment.
- Is a reliable and positive team player with a flexible approach to their work.
- Holds a First Aid qualification, or is willing to undertake training.
- Has experience of using SIMS and Tucasi, or is willing to learn.
- Understands and respects the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times.
We can offer:
- An inclusive and welcoming learning community where every learner, both children and adults, is supported to thrive and achieve, regardless of their starting point.
- A happy, supportive and friendly working environment.
- A team that is committed to high expectations and standards.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the daily experience of our children, families and wider school community.
Interested in joining us?
If you feel you have the skills, enthusiasm and positive attitude to become an important part of our school office team, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to find out more about Bevois Town Primary School and how you could contribute to our continued improvement and make a positive difference to all our learners, please contact the School Office or visit our website to request an application pack.
Working hours:
Monday to Friday 12.30pm to 16.30pm
Closing date 27th September
Interview date: 30th September 2026
Reference: 43cdacfa2b38a0de7f9a8270bd4f6c83e0414ad4 · Posted 10 hours ago · Closes 27 Sep 2026 · Listed via Southampton City Council
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