Part-Time School Reception & Admin (Term-Time)

Pertemps Plymouth; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Pertemps Plymouth is seeking a proactive Receptionist & Administrative Assistant for a part-time role based in Plymouth. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and parents, delivering front-of-house duties alongside essential administrative support across multiple departments.

The role offers term-time hours (39 weeks per year), Monday to Friday, 10:00am–3:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. A friendly, team‑oriented environment supports employees in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Previous reception and/or administration experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure.
• Team-focused and willing to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Managing reception, calls, emails and visitor enquiries.
• Overseeing visitor sign-in procedures and compliance processes.
• Handling post, deliveries and office administration.
• Supporting pupil-related administrative processes and maintaining records.
• Coordinating documentation, reviews and policy schedules.
• Providing admin support across HR, Finance and Health & Safety.
• Assisting with day-to-day operation of school support services.

Skills

Reception experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pertemps Plymouth is seeking a proactive Receptionist & Administrative Assistant for a part-time role based in Plymouth. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and parents, delivering front-of-house duties alongside essential administrative support across multiple departments.

The role offers term-time hours (39 weeks per year), Monday to Friday, 10:00am–3:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. A friendly, team‑oriented environment supports employees in a school setting.