Office Receptionist

Job vacancy:
Office Receptionist

School Name: Bidford on Avon Primary School
Contact – Fixed term until July 2026
Salary – Band C
Working Hours – Monday-Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm (30‑minute lunch)

Bidford on Avon C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a friendly, professional and highly organised School Receptionist to join our welcoming team. This is a key front‑of‑house role, providing a warm and positive first impression to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work 32.5 hours per week. The role will initially be fixed term until the end of the academic year.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a calm and approachable manner, and the ability to manage a busy reception area efficiently. Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential, along with confidence in using IT systems and handling confidential information sensitively.

• Managing the main reception area and welcoming visitors
• Answering telephone and email enquiries
• Supporting attendance and pupil records
• Assisting with general administrative tasks
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front of house, or administrative role (school experience desirable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, welcoming and approachable manner
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a busy school environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general IT systems
• Accurate data entry and record‑keeping skills
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion
• Strong telephone etiquette and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures (training can be provided)

If you would like to be considered for this role, please fill in the attached application form along with the equality form, including a covering letter and email to  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role.

The deadline for applicants is Monday 16th March 2026. Interviews will be held Week commencing 23rd March 2026.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as required under the Education Act 2002 and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment:

• To ensure awareness of school policy and procedures re:
  Child Protection and Safeguarding.
• To become aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse by attending relevant courses, staff meetings and INSET.
• To follow school policy and report all causes for concern to the DSL.
• To ensure the safety of all pupils in the school learning environment both indoor and outdoor.
• To know that Safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.