King Edward's School Bath - Senior School Receptionist & Administrators

Summary

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.

Detail

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 & 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.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Documents

• School Receptionist & Administrator- Job Description PDF Document