The Elton High SchoolJob Advertisement
Part-time Visitor Receptionist
Role: Part-time Visitor Receptionist
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Grade 6 (Currently £25,989 full-time equivalent – Actual pro-rata salary £18,185) pending April 2026 pay rise.
Hours: 30 hours per week over 4 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) 8 am to 4 pm on a term time only basis
Governors of this popular, successful and highly over–subscribed 11-16 High School are seeking to appoint a committed, personable and motivated Part-time Visitor Receptionist to contribute towards the efficient administration in the busy main school office.
Our Visitor Receptionist is a vital role within the school and first point of contact. The role will involve welcoming visitors to the school, signing them into the building and issuing visitor passes. In addition to this you will answer phone calls and queries, carry out basic administration tasks, organise post and support other colleagues as required. You will be fully supported in your role and work jointly with our Pupil Receptionist.
We are specifically looking for someone who:
•Has the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in a confident and positive manner.
•Experience of working under pressure in a busy office environment.
•Has excellent interpersonal skills with a friendly, polite, and approachable outlook.
•Demonstrates a flexible approach, according to the needs of the school.
•Has good computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
•Possesses strong organisation skills and has the ability to multitask.
•Is eager to learn new skills and knowledge.
Employees of Bury Council have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Further details, job description, and application forms are available on the school’s website at http://www.eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk or by contacting Mrs Poole at poolea@eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk
The deadline for applications is 9 am Monday 1st June 2026