Admin Assistant – Part Time

Teach Northamptonshire; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 8,500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Stanton Cross Primary School in Wellingborough is seeking a warm, organised Admin Assistant/Receptionist to join the friendly office team and support busy afternoon periods.

The role is part-time and permanent, term-time only (38 weeks per year), with afternoon shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Salary is FTE Point 6 (£9,436).

Qualifications

• Are you a warm, organised, and reliable professional looking to make a real difference in a growing school community?
• We are seeking a fantastic Admin Assistant/Receptionist to join our dedicated, friendly office team and provide vital support during our busy afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-douse reception and admin support during busy afternoons.
• Assist with general office tasks and communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and parents.

Skills

Warmth and approachability

Organisational skills

Reliability

Job description

School: Stanton Cross Primary School, Wellingborough
Hours: Part-time, permanent, term-time only (38 weeks per year)

• Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00pm - 3.30pm
  Salary: FTE Point 6 actual salary £9,436

Welcome to Stanton Cross Primary School

Are you a warm, organised, and reliable professional looking to make a real difference in a growing school community? We are seeking a fantastic Admin Assistant/Receptionist to join our dedicated, friendly office team and provide vital support during our busy afternoons.

Stanton Cross is a brand-new school situated right in the heart of the Stanton Cross development in Wellingborough. We deliver a vibrant, enriched, and deeply engaging curriculum that empowers children to discover their full potential, build confidence, and become adaptable lifelong learners.

As a growing school, we are welcoming one year group at a time. We currently educate classes from Reception through to Year 4, with the exciting goal of welcoming 420 children into our state-of-the-art building. We are incredibly proud of our diverse community; with a third of our children speaking more than one language, our school is an exceptionally vibrant, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn and work.

Why Join the Northampton Primary Academy Trust (NPAT)?

As part of the NPAT family, we truly believe in ‘Achieving Extraordinary Things’ - and that applies to our incredible staff just as much as our children. NPAT deeply values staff well-being and is fully committed to the NPAT Employee Pledge. When you join us, you can look forward to:

• A healthy balance: A fair and reasonable workload prioritised by leadership.
• Growth and development: High-quality training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities (including secondments and leadership support).
• Fair reward: A competitive Pay and Reward package aligned with the Local Authority pay scale for support staff.
• A strong community: Regular networking and collaboration opportunities with colleagues across other NPAT schools.
• Family priority: Higher priority placement at your school for the admission of your own children.

Through our unique partnerships with the Royal Shakespeare Company, The National Gallery, Microsoft, and the Northampton School Sports Association, we provide an innovative environment that champions both sports and the arts.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who loves working with people and embodies our core values. You will be a great fit if you:

• Are passionate about creating a positive environment where children can thrive.
• Understand and care about the unique needs of our local community.
• Are fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excel at building warm, supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Bring a patient, calm, and resilient attitude to a busy school office.

Stanton Cross Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory medical clearance, and two positive references, which will be requested prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process.