About This Role
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.
What we offer:
When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:
- 50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme
- Free Westfield Healthcare
- Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
- Free staff lunches in term-time
- School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health Services
- Free annual flu jabs
- Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
- Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
- Favourable rates and terms with local nursery
- Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances
- Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff
Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.
Closing date: 09 April 2026.
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. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.