Administration and Reception Assistant

Knowsley Libraries; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Libraries is seeking an proactive Administrative and Reception Assistant to join the team at The Grange Academy. You will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors, providing excellent customer service and supporting smooth administrative operations.

We offer a full-time, term-time position with permanent status and a clear commitment to staff development, reinforced by safeguarding duties and a collaborative school environment within the Wade Deacon Trust.

Qualifications

• professional, organised and welcoming Administrative and Reception Assistant
• first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors
• providing excellent customer service and administrative support

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors, providing excellent customer service and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school.
• Work at The Grange Academy on a permanent basis as part of a busy school office.
• Join a team that offers safeguarding and development opportunities within the Wade Deacon Trust.

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Salary: NJC Grade 2-3 Point 3 to 6 (Actual Salary £21,467 to £22,500)
• Location: The Grange Academy
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time
• Closing Date: 07/10/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: External

Administration & Reception Assistant

To start: ASAP

Full Time, Term Time Only

Permanent

Salary: NJC Grade 2-3 Point 3 to 6 (Actual Salary £21,467 to £22,500)

We are seeking to appoint a professional, organised and welcoming Administrative and Reception Assistant to join our busy school office at The Grange Academy.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors, providing excellent customer service and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school.

We pride ourselves on high expectations, a commitment to ensuring pupil progress and high-quality teaching and learning. You will share these values.

We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work.

We are a school that believes that every student, regardless of their context or starting point, can and should achieve their full potential. If you believe that you have the motivation, belief and leadership quality to contribute to our future success, we would welcome an application from you.

A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.

Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undertake safeguarding checks appropriate to the post in accordance with current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 the Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. For further information please visit the following website: DBS filtering guide . Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website .