Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Receptionist/Administrator Ref: ADM26

Carlton Digby School; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlton Digby School is seeking a friendly Receptionist/Administrator to manage front desk duties, support daily office tasks, and maintain accurate records. You will be the first point of contact for parents, staff, visitors and external agencies, ensuring a calm, professional environment.

We value excellent communication, strong IT skills (Microsoft Office), discretion, and the ability to prioritise under pressure while safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or busy office is desirable but not essential.
• Strong IT skills, including confidence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Microsoft 365).
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Calm, approachable and flexible under pressure.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Front desk duties and records management; ensure smooth office operations.
• Liaise with parents, staff, visitors and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and prioritise tasks to keep the school running smoothly.
• Contribute to a collaborative administrative culture across the school.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What we are lookingfor:

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiasticReceptionist/Administrator who shares our commitment to:

• Outstanding communication – you’llbe confident and approachable, with excellent interpersonal skills forliaising with parents, staff, visitors, and external agencies.


• Efficiency and organisation – frommanaging front desk duties to maintaining accurate records, your attentionto detail and ability to prioritise will help keep our school runningsmoothly.


• Teamwork – you’ll workclosely with colleagues across the school and contribute positively to ourcollaborative culture.


• Discretion and professionalism – as a key member of our administrative team, confidentiality andintegrity are essential

Who we are lookingfor:

• Experience working in a school or busy office environment isdesirable but not essential. Training will be provided.


• Strong IT skills, including confidence in Microsoft Office (Word,Excel, Microsoft 365).


• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.


• Calm, approachable, and flexible under pressure.


• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing ofchildren and young people.