Receptionist/Admin Assistant

About the job

Key information

• 37 hours per week
• Permanent
• Monday-Friday -8.30am – 4.30pm with a 4pm finish on a Friday
• Term Time plus 5 additional days to worked during the school holidays/Inset days
• Grade 15 £12.45 – £12.64 per hour – Actual annual salary £20,574 – £20,897
• Start date: 02/09/2025

What will I be doing?

We are looking to appoint a Receptionist, who will undertake receptionist/clerical duties at the school ensuring all callers receive an efficient and effective service.

Main duties:

• Answers telephone enquiries to ensure that an effective service is provided to customers by either passing the calls to an appropriate member of staff or dealing with requests for information. Ensures that all information and communications are passed on to the appropriate person.
• Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of the visit. Deals with routine enquiries for information and if appropriate contacts an appropriate member of staff to deal with them.
• Updates and maintains a variety of computerised record systems and produces routine reports as necessary.
• Provides general support to office staff which includes opening, sorting and distribution of post, photocopying, arranging duplicate/printing, sending faxes and arranging meetings.
• Contacts parents/carers regarding any matters concerning their child.
• Undertakes responsibility for maintaining various booking systems.
• Ensure the reception area is kept tidy and hazard free in line with good Health and Safety practice. Liaises with Caretaking and Finance staff regarding the prompt removal of deliveries.
• Check, maintain and order stationery supplies.
• Undertakes word processing in support of the general office.

DBS check

All posts are subject to relevant employment checks and criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

Supporting documents and information

For further information please download a recruitment pack and application form from the school website or telephone or e-mail for further assistance.

Closing date: Midday Friday 4 July 2025

Interview date: Friday 11 July 2025

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please complete an application form (which can be found on the school website or by contacting the school office) and submit to the office or email recruitment@birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk .

Apply now