Administration Assistant and Receptionist

Administration Assistant and Receptionist

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Grade 3 Point 5 to 6

£25,583 to £25,989 per annum FTE (actual £22,004 to £22,353 per annum)

Permanent contract

Required start date: ASAP

King Edward VII School is seeking a confident, enthusiastic and highly organised Administration Assistant and Receptionist to provide high‑quality administrative and reception support across both the Upper and Lower School sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and personable individual who enjoys working in a busy school environment and is committed to delivering an efficient and welcoming service to students, parents, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for the School at designated times, providing a professional reception service alongside comprehensive administrative support to departments across the School.

• Managing written and verbal enquiries
• Maintaining accurate manual and computerised records
• Supporting the organisation of school trips and events
• Preparing and distributing resources for departmental staff
• Providing effective day‑to‑day administrative support

• Be enthusiastic, proactive and committed
• Have excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Demonstrate a confident and professional manner
• Be proficient in ICT, including strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be able to work efficiently and effectively within a busy environment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people, and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate must complete a Disclosure and Barring Service declaration in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997 and obtain an enhanced DBS certificate. The role involves regulated activity with children, therefore applicants must not be on the children’s barred list.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

• All applicants must complete a Disclosure and Barring Service declaration and obtain an enhanced DBS certificate.
• Applicants must not be on the children’s barred list as held by the DBS.
• The role involves regulated activity with children.

All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, including Self‑Help and Online Safety, which can be found on the school's website.

The school is an equal opportunity employer and will not consider CVs for this role.