Receptionist​/Administrative Assistant

Receptionist/Admin Assistant

35 hours per week, term time only (possibility of plus 10 days). Working hours Monday to Friday on a rota between 7:45am and 5:00pm to suit operational needs. This role may also cover both Longbridge Road and Sandringham Road campuses.

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only.

Salary Scale:
Scale 3 (Pt 5-6). £29,436-£29,856 full time. Prorated salary for 35 hours per week is approximately £23,920‑£24,261, dependent on experience, weeks per year and continuous service.

Start Date:

September 2026.

We are looking for a friendly, flexible and enthusiastic Receptionist/Admin Assistant to undertake daily attendance monitoring and general administrative duties at our Longbridge and Sandringham campuses.

The school offices are the first point of contact for visitors, parents and carers, and this integral role is essential to smooth operation. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail and a willingness to provide outstanding service.

Responsibilities:

• Daily attendance monitoring.
• General administrative duties.
• Monitor the medical room and undertake some first aid duties (first aid qualification desirable or willingness to undertake training).
• Offer ICT support and use specialist school software (specific training will be provided).

Essential skills and experience:

• Excellent communication skills and a positive can‑do approach.
• Confidence in providing a professional, welcoming, efficient service.
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure.
• Use of initiative and prioritisation of workload.
• Strong administration skills and willingness to learn.
• Experience with ICT essential; specific training provided.
• Experience working with young people is advantageous.
• First aid qualification desirable; willingness to undertake training.

Working hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 07:45 and 17:00. Shifts may be 07:45‑15:45 or 09:00‑17:00 to suit operational needs.

Benefits:

• Supportive and encouraging staff team.
• Access to a wide range of CPD opportunities.
• Positive ethos with behaviour reinforced by senior leadership.
• Focus on staff well‑being and workload management.

Equal Opportunities:
Barking Abbey celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a comprehensive screening process, including disclosure checks. Online searches will be conducted for shortlisted and successful candidates as part of due diligence.

Location:

The school is less than 10 minutes walk from Upney tube and 15 minutes from Barking mainline station.