Receptionist​/Admin Assistant - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Receptionist/Admin Assistant - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

• Salary £21,650 to £22,029 per year
• Contractual hours 37 per week
• Full-time position
• Term time only / Permanent / Full-Time
• Job category/type Administration / Clerical, Education, Schools

37 Hours per week - Term time only - Permanent - We would consider a job share for the role.

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, inclusive community where children are placed at the heart of everything we do.

We are currently seeking reliable and organised Admin Office Staff to join our busy school office team.

This flexible role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a welcoming and supportive school environment.

• Act as a first point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff.
• Manage telephone calls and emails in a professional manner.
• Provide general administrative support including data entry, filing, photocopying, and record-keeping.
• Assist with the preparation of letters, reports, and school communications.
• Support the wider office team with tasks as needed.

• Well organised and able to manage a variety of tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident using IT, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Can work flexibly as part of a team.
• Previous office or administrative experience (experience in a school setting desirable but not essential).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Flexible working, casual hours during term time only.
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
• Opportunities to gain valuable administrative experience in education.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A role that makes a real difference in children’s education.
• Term-time/Flexible/Casual working pattern to support a healthy work–life balance.

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references.