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Front of House Receptionist (Primary) - The Bay

Job Posted: 15 September 2026

  • Contract Term: Permanent
  • Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight
  • Contract Type: Part time
  • Salary: HAY scale 4A-E (£9,550 - £9,701 gross actual salary per annum)
  • Industries: Administration Education General Office
Closing Date: 30 September 2026 at 12 noon 
Job Start Date: To commence as soon as possible

Front of House Receptionist (Primary)

16 hours per week (2 consecutive days to be discussed at interview)

Working pattern: 8.00am - 4.30pm 

Term time only

HAY scale 4A-E (£9,550 - £9,701 gross actual salary per annum)

To commence as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a friendly, approachable, and organised individual with a passion for customer service. The successful candidate will have exceptional administration and communication skills; an exemplary professional manner; a caring approach; and strong IT, literacy and numeracy skills.

You will handle enquiries from parents, carers, pupils, and visitors, including answering phone calls, relaying messages, and directing calls and emails as needed. You will also support general office tasks by providing routine administrative assistance within the school office.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about supporting our pupils and school community; enjoys working as part of a busy and fast-paced office environment, and has the ability to effectively multi-task.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged before applying. Please call 01983 403284 to arrange.

For more information or to download an application pack please visit our website bayceschool.org or contact via [email protected]

Closing date:   30 September 2026 at 12 noon         

Interviews:   05 October 2026

In line with safer recruitment for schools, we are unable to accept CVs and only fully completed application forms will be accepted. Please return completed applications to [email protected] .


The Cornerstone Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  As part of safer recruitment, online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates, references will be requested prior to interview and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list check (and other pre-employment checks) will be required for successful applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We reserve the right to close this advert and/or interview early should we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are encouraged. 

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The Bay CE School

Set in the heart of Sandown on the Isle of Wight, The Bay Church of England School caters for ages 4 to 16 over two sites and offers an excellent and diverse provision for all. Inspiring learners, within our supportive Christian ethos, so that each and every child has the opportunity to excel

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