You must have English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C or higher and be able to handle a range of tasks accurately and efficiently with resilience, discretion and initiative. Welcoming with a calm demeanour, you will be able to contribute to the resolution of queries and problems.

We would be delighted to take you on a tour of the school and give you the opportunity to meet us and answer any questions you may have.

As Receptionist, you will be welcomed into an experienced team of professionals to:

• Act as first point of contact for all visitors to the academy, including parents, carers and suppliers
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with students, parents and other colleagues
• Oversee office email messages, answering and referring as necessary
• Ensure telephone interaction is dealt with using great customer service skills
• Accept deliveries to the academy and make arrangements for distribution
• Maintain a good and informative waiting environment in the reception area, including school displays
• Be a positive role model to our students, making a lasting impact on their lives

 The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising ‘wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils “live life to the full.”’ (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all our students is at the very centre of our work.

 We put the welfare of our staff at the heart of everything we do and can offer you:

·         Generous employer pension contribution at 23.6% basic salary from April 2024

·         Career development with a bespoke CPD programme

·         Excellent newly refurbished teaching facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport links

·         Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme

·         Close proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your work life balance