Receptionist

Durham County Council; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Howletch Lane Primary School in Peterlee is seeking a part-time receptionist to cover 9.00am-2.00pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only. You will be the welcoming face of our school, handling day-to-day office tasks and supporting staff and students.

We are looking for someone with strong organisational and communication skills, experience in a school office, and a friendly, professional approach. Visits to the school are encouraged; starting ASAP subject to references and DBS check.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a school or reception role
• Ability to work in term-time schedule and part-time hours
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Competence with school office systems
• Professional and friendly customer-facing manner

Responsibilities

• Manage reception duties, calls and visitor management
• Support day-to-day school office operations
• Assist with events, scheduling and administrative tasks
• Assist senior administrator

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Friendly professional approach

Attention to detail

Knowledge of school management systems

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Part time receptionist required as soon as possible to work 9.00am -2.00pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

Howletch Lane primary School is a large primary located in Peterlee in the East of County Durham.

We are seeking an organised and personable school receptionist to join our team. You will be the welcoming face of our school, managing day to day office operations, supporting staff and students.

Key responsibilities:

• Reception duties, phone calls and visitor management.
• Support with all aspects of a busy school office.
• Assist with school events, scheduling and general administrative tasks.
• Assist senior administrator

What we're looking for:

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Previous experience of school office systems is essential.
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• A friendly, professional approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of school management systems

In return, the school can offer you wonderful children with a desire to learn, a supportive staff team, parents and governors and the opportunity to help shape the future of Howletch Lane Primary School.

Visits to the school are encouraged and available Wednesday - Friday's. Please contact the school office to arrange.

Closing date Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 10:00am

Shortlisting and Interview: TBC

Starting date: ASAP subject to references and DBS check

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

This post is not open to job share.

Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of 'teaching' weeks - 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays - 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years' service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years' service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years' service: 38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks' pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years' service: 38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks' pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Howletch Lane Primary School

Pennine Drive

Peterlee

SR8 2NQ

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.howletchlane.co.uk

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