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Sports Centre Receptionist

Sherborne Schools Group

Sherborne, Dorset

  • £23,205 per year
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  • Expired
Salary:
+ Benefits (Pension, Free School Meal, Staff Parking, Reduced Gym Membership, Free exercise classes, Employee Assistance Programme, Free Eye Tests, Cycle to Work Scheme)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
28 September 2026

Job overview

Sherborne Sports Centre is seeking a daytime receptionist, who is friendly, professional and efficient. While their primary place of work will be Sherborne Boys the postholder will also be expected to contribute to and support initiatives across the wider Sherborne Schools Group. From time to time, they may be required to work at other schools or sites within the Group to meet the needs of the business.

Core responsibilities are to provide a professional and efficient Reception service for the Sport Centre. The role is very important; you are the first point of contact for all Sport Centre visitors (members/pupils/staff) and as such the candidate must be friendly, welcoming and approachable and be able to form positive relationships with the customers. Reception duties at the Centre will include managing general enquiries, and the administration of bookings and membership information.

Hours of work: 35 hours per week (7 hours per day), Monday – Friday.  Hours of work are to be between 6.30 am – 2.00 pm Monday to Friday, less 30 minutes unpaid break. Flexibility in hours will be required on occasion to meet the demands of the post, to include mornings, evenings or weekends, to coincide with Centre opening hours) to meet the needs of the schools and the membership model.

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About Sherborne Schools Group

  • Sherborne Schools Group
  • Abbey Road, Sherborne
  • Dorset
  • DT9 3LF
  • United Kingdom

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Sherborne Schools Group (SSG) is a dynamic family of schools offering an exceptional education for girls and boys aged 3–19, across both day and boarding provision. Formed in 2024 through the merger of Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Boys, the Group now comprises Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Prep, Hanford Prep, Sherborne International, and a number of trading companies. Together, these schools provide a rich and cohesive educational journey within the beautiful town of Sherborne and surrounding Dorset countryside.

Each school retains its distinctive identity, traditions, and community spirit, while also benefiting from the opportunities and resources of being part of a larger group. Today, SSG educates 1,280 pupils in the UK, supported by a dedicated team of staff. Our international reach continues to expand through Sherborne Schools Worldwide, with six schools established across Qatar and Jeddah, and a new school opening in Riyadh in 2026.

At the heart of SSG lies The Sherborne Difference: our commitment to transformative education that blends academic excellence with character development, wellbeing, and innovation. Through this, we prepare our pupils not only to succeed, but to lead, inspire, and make a positive impact in an ever-changing world.

Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement

Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the Schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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