Receptionist/administrator

Receptionist / Administrator – Full Time – BS37

Are you organised, approachable, and passionate about creating a welcoming environment for children, parents, and staff?

We are looking for a friendly and professional Receptionist / Administrator to join a welcoming school in BS37 on a full-time basis from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, providing excellent administrative support, and being the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors, and staff.

Previous experience working within an education setting is desirable, but we also welcome applications from candidates with strong face-to-face customer service, reception, administration, or office experience who are looking to bring their skills into a school environment.

What You'll Do:

• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff
• Provide a warm and professional welcome at the school reception
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries
• Support with administrative tasks including data entry, record keeping, and document management
• Assist the wider school team with daily office operationsMaintain accurate pupil information and support with school systems
• Help create a positive and organised environment for pupils and staff

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a school or education environment is desirable
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Experience in a reception, office, or customer‑facing role
• A friendly, professional, and approachable manner
• Ability to multitask and remain organised in a busy environment

What We Offer:

• Full‑time role starting September
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunity to develop your career within education
• The chance to become an important part of a supportive school community

Location: Bristol, BS37

Contract Type: Full-time

Start Date: September

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; in some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.