Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a school receptionist earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£20,425 per year
per year in Dorset · NJC SCP 3–7
Front-of-house role — visitors, phones, safeguarding sign-in. School Receptionist pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school receptionist pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school receptionist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a school receptionist in Dorset is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,525 per year to £22,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school receptionists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live school receptionist opening in Dorset on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
School Receptionists in Dorset typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–7, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Dorset it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live school receptionist vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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