Admin Assistant/Receptionist

East Midlands Education Trust; Rainworth CP; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

SAS Employee Assistance Programme

Cyclescheme

Job summary

East Midlands Education Trust invites applications for an Admin Assistant/Receptionist at Lake View Primary & Nursery School. The role covers front desk duties, general office tasks, and ensuring a welcoming, well-organised school reception.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly individual with excellent IT skills and strong interpersonal abilities. Experience in a school setting is advantageous, and the post is term-time only, 37 hours per week, with DBS checks and safeguarding obligations.

Qualifications

• General office and reception duties in a busy school office.
• Excellent IT skills are essential for this position.
• Experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk and answer enquiries in a friendly manner.
• Maintain attendance and records as part of administration.
• Support general admin tasks and organisation across the office.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reference: SEP20261565

Expiry date: 08:00, Tue, 29th Sep 2026

Location: Lake View Primary & Nursery School

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: All employees:- Local Government / Teachers Pension Scheme Permanent, contracted employees:- SAS Employee Assistance Programme- Cyclescheme

Permanent, Full-Time (37 Hours Per Week), Term Time Only (Monday-Friday)

Start Date - As Soon As Possible

The leadership team of our school are seeking to appoint a friendly Admin Assistant/Receptionist to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team to start as soon as possible.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly individual with good interpersonal skills and a sense of humour. The person will be required to undertake general office and reception duties within our busy school office. Excellent IT skills are essential for this position. Experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage. Working hours will be 37 per week (Term Time Only).

We can offer:

• Friendly and enthusiastic children
• A supportive staff team
• A committed and supportive Governing Body
• A commitment to your continued professional development

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 29th September

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 6th October