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Receptionist

Job details

Contract hours: 21
Basis: Part time
Salary: £13,333.32 - £15,238.08 per annum
Location: Uppingham School Sports Centre
Closing date: 8 April 2026, 11:59 pm

Description

Join the team at Uppingham School Sports Centre, a state-of-the-art facility used by both the School and the local community. We are looking for a friendly and organised Receptionist to be the welcoming face of the Centre, ensuring every visitor receives a positive and professional experience. This varied role combines customer service, administration and front-of-house support in a busy and engaging sports environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-quality leisure facility within one of the UK’s leading independent schools. As part of a supportive team, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the Centre while enjoying a range of staff benefits, including free Sports Centre membership and staff lunches during term time.

This role is for 21-24 hours per week worked on a 2-week rota (mornings and alternate weekends – specific hours to be discussed at interview stage).

About you

We are looking for a friendly, organised and reliable individual who enjoys working with people and delivering excellent customer service. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of visitors, including pupils, staff and members of the public, and will take pride in creating a welcoming and professional front-of-house environment. You will also be comfortable managing a variety of administrative tasks, handling enquiries and payments, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the Sports Centre reception.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications therefore, we encourage early submissions.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered ‘spent’ under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.

Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.

Working at Uppingham

Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.