Receptionist​/Administrative Assistant - Templars Primary

Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council Receptionist / Administrative Assistant - Templars Primary

Templars Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to work in our friendly and caring inner‑city school.

An administrative background is essential although training will be available.

Are you looking to develop a career in admin support in a school? Do you have:

• strong literacy and numeracy skills
• a ‘can do’ attitude
• the ability to happily work with constant interruptions
• excellent communication skills
• an attention to detail

We can offer:

• an opportunity to develop and gain experience
• a well‑resourced and pleasant environment
• a vibrant school community

We are looking for someone who is organised, flexible, confident with IT, and able to work independently and as part of a team. A strong commitment to safeguarding is fundamental.

Visits are encouraged come and see us in action, speak to our admin team on to make an appointment to visit.

Closing date:
Note, adverts shut off at midnight on your closing date: 7th June 2026

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under‑represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre‑employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

• Salary 15,999. – 16,251
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/504/12766
• Contract Type Part Time Permanent
• Closing Date 7 June, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location Templars Primary, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)