Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Pontesford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Webb School is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist to join our friendly, busy office. You will warmly welcome visitors, answer calls, and support colleagues with a variety of administrative tasks, contributing to a calm, efficient school environment.

The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication, strong ICT skills, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team in a vibrant school setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ICT skills and ability to use a range of digital systems and applications.
• Experience in a front-facing, busy school office environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes visitors to the school and directs them appropriately.
• Manages telephone enquiries and routes them to the right colleagues.
• Supports colleagues with a range of administrative tasks in a busy school office.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

ICT skills

Front desk / reception

Organised / proactive

Job description

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

21/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist to join our school community.

We are seeking a friendly, organised and professional individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills to become part of our dedicated and supportive team.

This varied role will be front-facing, welcoming visitors to the school, managing telephone enquiries, supporting colleagues with a range of administrative tasks.

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working as part of a hardworking, collaborative and committed team.

Is highly motivated, proactive and able to use their own initiative.

Is patient, approachable, flexible and possesses a good sense of humour.

Is eager to learn and develop their skills and experience.

Has strong ICT skills and is confident using a range of digital systems and applications.

Working in a busy and vibrant school office, no two days are ever the same.

This is a varied role where priorities can change quickly, requiring someone who is organised, adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a positive contribution to a busy and welcoming school environment What the school offers its staff Mary Webb Schoolis a friendly, welcoming and rewarding place to work, where every member of staff is valued and supported.

We are committed to fostering a positive working environment and providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

As part of the Trusted Schools Partnership, you will join a thriving family of schools that work together to share expertise, develop best practice and support one another.

Commitment to safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process

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