School Receptionist Part Time 2 days per week

Salary

£28,153-£28,608 pa pro rata

Contractual hours

• 15
• Job category/type
• Teaching and Leadership
• Date posted
• 16/10/2026
• Job reference

REQ0001657

School Receptionist, Part-Time 2 days per week, Thursday & Friday.

We are looking for a calm, confident person to be our first point of contact for visitors to our school. As well as the usual Reception duties there are some additional administrative duties included in this role. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a busy reception environment, a pleasant telephone manner, have an understanding of working with young people, will need to work as part of a team and be helpful and welcoming to all our visitors. Experience of working in a school environment and a working knowledge of SIMS would be a distinct advantage.

The hours of work are 15 hours per week, from 7.45am – 3.45pm working Thursday and Friday. This is a term time only contract with 30 minutes (unpaid) lunch break each day.

Part-time: 15 hours per week, term-time only

Paid weeks per year: 45.05 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: As soon as possible subject to DBS clearance/references

About the Role

In joining Patcham High you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead, this is a brilliant time to join the school. We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership,

We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.

To apply please download the application form from the school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies and email to Elise Holmes, PA to Headteacher [email protected] If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).

Closing date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Interview date: TBC

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: [email protected]

Telephone: (01273) 503908

Website: www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

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This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.