Receptionist

Eteach International; Midsomer Norton; Remote; GBP 8,000 - 8,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eye tests for VDU users

Employee helpline

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Welton Primary School is seeking a part-time Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to be the first point of contact for parents and visitors each morning. You will deliver key administrative support across the office, including secretarial tasks and communications for the team.

The role requires a calm, friendly and professional approach, with strong IT skills and a commitment to data protection. Your hours are 13 per week during term time plus inset days.

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a welcoming manner.
• Strong proficiency in standard office software and calendar management.

Responsibilities

• Front of House: welcome visitors and parents, manage sign-in logs and badges.
• Assist with school communications and social channels; support newsletters.
• Monitor attendance and liaise with families on absences and lateness.

Skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Arbor

Job description

# ReceptionistEmployer: Welton Primary SchoolLocation: Midsomer Norton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 3 Scale point 5 -7Posted: 6th October 2026Expires: 20th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1578167* Share :* Print**Role: Receptionist****Location: Welton Primary School****Start Date: As soon as possible****Closing Date: 22nd October 2026****Hours: 13 hours per week, Monday 8:30am - 11:30am, Tuesday - Friday 8:30am - 11:00am , term time plus 5 inset days****Salary: Grade 3 and scale point 5-7 range- £13.70 - £14.14 per hour, (£27,427 - £27,274 FTE) actual salary £7,977 - £8,233 per annum****About the Role**Are you a welcoming, organised, and adaptable administrative professional looking to make a positive impact in a vibrant school community?We are seeking a reliable and friendly School Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to act as the primary point of contact for our parents, visitors, and pupils. In this dynamic role, you will be the face and voice of our school each morning, while delivering key administrative, secretarial, and communications support across our team.**Key Responsibilities*** Front of House & Reception: Serve as the first point of contact for all visitors and parents (in person and on the phone); maintain visitor sign-in logs, issue identification badges, and ensure clear, prompt message delivery to staff.* School Communications & Social Media: Assist with paperless communications, co-produce the school newsletter alongside the Headteacher, and help manage the school website and Facebook page.* Attendance & Pupil Records: Monitor daily registers, contact families regarding pupil absences or lateness in accordance with school policy, maintain annual/termly attendance registers, and log staff absences.* Finance & MIS Administration: Manage Arbor for school meals, trips, pre-school, and club fees; send reminder notices for arrears; maintain the EYE portal for nursery pupils and onboard new nursery starters.* General Administrative Support: Provide secretarial support (word processing, correspondence, diary management, filing) to the Headteacher and Office Manager; support fundraising activities and prepare meeting hospitality.**What We Are Looking For**Essential Criteria* Qualifications: Basic literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent).* Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a warm, professional, and welcoming telephone and face-to-face manner.* IT & Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in standard office software (Word, Excel, Email, Calendar management) and strong administrative/filing skills.* Confidentiality & Compliance: Solid understanding of data protection principles (GDPR) and strict confidentiality.* Personal Qualities: A calm, enthusiastic approach to a fast-paced environment; strong teamwork skills; reliability, adaptability, and willingness to work extra hours when needed.Desirable Criteria* Previous administrative or receptionist experience within an educational setting.* Familiarity with school Management Information Systems (e.g., Arbor).There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests for VDU users and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025Receptionist Job Description.docx### Safeguarding Statement:Welton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.