Receptionist​/Administrative Assistant - Catshill Federation

Catshill First School & Nursery is welcoming, positive and inclusive. The core purpose of the federation is to provide a nurturing community that challenges all to succeed. You will join a positive and extremely caring staff with a ‘can do’ attitude to change and development.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated Receptionist to join our school. The successful candidate will possess the ability to prioritise and manage a frequently changing workload, possess good organisational skills, develop good working relationships with the Administration team and will be a responsible and reliable individual.

• Strong communication skills and excellent team player
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Effective organisational, problem solving and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency with technology
• Excellent customer service skills, professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm and friendly, even in stressful situations, to ensure a welcoming and efficient front desk experience
• Work closely with other staff members to ensure a positive school environment
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and support staff in their development and training
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

The Post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and the candidate will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns at interview.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Term Time plus TED days

Grade: Scale 2, Points 3-4 (£24,796 - £25,185 p.a) - Actual Salary - £20,153 p.a.

- £20,926 p.a.

Closing date: 5th June 2026 @ 9:00am

Interviews: TBC