Receptionist

Shorefields; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Ghyllgrove Primary School in Basildon is seeking to appoint a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our busy office team. You will welcome parents, visitors and children and support a range of admin tasks.

This part-time role (39 weeks per year) reflects Scale 3 points 6–7, with an actual salary of £11,197–£11,375 plus a £304 outer fringe allowance. The successful candidate will demonstrate ICT skills, teamwork and discretion.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of ICT including Word, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of SIMS Next Gen is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with children, parents, staff and outside agencies.
• Strong understanding of discretion and confidentiality.
• First Aid qualification desirable; knowledge of Teachers to Parents/School Money desirable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome parents, visitors and children.
• Provide support within a busy office and assist with admin duties.

Skills

ICT knowledge

Word/Excel

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

First Aid (desirable)

SIMS Next Gen

Tools

SIMS Next Gen

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2611-173 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 6-7

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 14/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 21st October 2026

Scale 3 (Point 6-7 Will reflect relevant experience)

Actual Salary £11,197 - £11,375 plus £304 outer fringe allowance

39 weeks per year plus holiday entitlement (44.7 weeks per year)

Ghyllgrove Primary School are seeking to appoint a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our busy office team.

You will welcome parents, visitors and children. This role requires flexibility, patience and a sense of humour.

The successful candidate will also have:

• a good working knowledge of ICT including Word, Excel and Microsoft
• knowledge of SIMS. Next Gen (desirable but not essential)
• ability to work as part of a team
• excellent interpersonal skills being able to relate well to children, parents, staff and outside agencies
• a clear understanding of the need for discretion and confidentiality
• First Aid qualification (desirable but not essential) Knowledge of Teachers to Parents/School Money (desirable but not essential)

About Us

Ghyllgrove Primary School is a vibrant and growing school with an excellent reputation in its community.

We are a successful and supportive school that strive to achieve the best for pupils through continually aiming to improve our own skills and talents. We provide excellent support and continuing professional development.

'Staff encourage pupils to work hard. Pupils are proud when their efforts are praised. They love to celebrate each other's achievements in weekly celebration assemblies. The school encourages pupils to do their best using rewards such as a class bowling outing. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those in the early years and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).'

'The governing body offers effective challenge and support to school leaders. Governors have the expertise needed to help improve the school. Governors take account of staff well-being, including that of school leaders. Staff enjoy working at the school and feel well supported. School leaders are considerate of staff workload when making any changes.

Ofsted Report September 2024

Information about the School

Ghyllgrove Community Primary School and Resource Base for Deaf children is a special place where the staff are dedicated to providing the best for all the children. We aim to ensure that our children are safe, happy and allowed to achieve, by providing a well structured engaging curriculum and by positively promoting good behaviour.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all children develop a love of learning, as well as respect and care for one another.

We believe that a partnership between parents, families and school is one of the most important relationships, to ensure that the children are able to fulfill their potential. The school is proud of its links with other agencies within our community to support all our families and children.

We employ more than 100 teaching and support staff and seek to hire, develop and continue our retention of the best suitable people to create a diverse, creative and non-discriminative environment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect to ensure the very best in the delivery of excellent learning and teaching to our pupils.

We are delighted that you have taken the opportunity to consider us as your future employer and hope that we have given you an insight in to the daily life of our school. Should you require further information please contact the school main office on 01268 450067.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Main Office - 01268 450067
The Gore
Ghyllgrove, Basildon
Essex, SS14 2BG Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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