Receptionist & Admin Assistant to the Deputy Headteachers

Caludon Castle School; Coventry; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

LGPS

Westfield Health Plan

Cycle-to-work

Gym membership

Employee discount scheme

Résumé du poste

Caludon Castle School in Coventry invites applications for a Receptionist & Admin Assistant to the Deputy Headteachers. You will join a friendly team, provide a welcoming reception, and deliver high-quality administrative support to senior leaders.

The role is permanent, full-time, term-time plus 5 days, with set hours across Mon-Wed 08:30–16:30 and Thu-Fri 08:00–16:30. The successful candidate will have strong IT skills, excellent communication, discretion with confidential information, and

Qualifications

• Reception/administrative experience essential.
• Strong IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in a school setting is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Provide a professional, welcoming reception and administrative support to the Deputy Headteachers.
• Deliver high-quality administrative support to senior leaders.
• Liaise with students, parents, staff and visitors to create a positive experience.
• Maintain confidential records with discretion and professionalism.

Connaissances

Reception experience

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Receptionist & Admin Assistant to the Deputy Headteachers

Caludon Castle School

Grade 3 £26,016 - £27,274 full time equivalent

Actual full-time salary £22,576 – £23,667 pro rata to weeks and hours worked (full time 37 hours)

Permanent

Start date: as soon as possible

Job share will be considered for the right candidates.

Full time working hours:

Monday – Wednesday 08.30 – 4.30pm

Thursday and Friday 08.00 – 4.30pm

Term Time only plus 5 additional days (made up of 3 teacher training days to be agreed with your line manager and 2 days in August to open reception on GCSE and A-Level result days).

We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist & Admin Assistant to the Deputy Headteachers to join our friendly and dedicated team at Caludon Castle School.

This key role combines providing a professional, efficient and welcoming reception service with delivering high-quality administrative support to the Deputy Headteachers. As one of the first points of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, you will play an important part in creating a positive experience for everyone who interacts with our school.

We are seeking an organised, adaptable and highly professional individual with excellent communication and administrative skills. You will be confident dealing with a wide range of stakeholders, managing competing priorities and maintaining a calm and approachable manner in a busy school environment. Previous experience in a reception or administrative role is essential, and experience within a school setting would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will have strong IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office applications, excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Most importantly, you will be committed to providing exceptional customer service and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities to develop new skills and gain experience across a range of school administration functions.

We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition through our wellbeing committee and people strategy and offer a range of benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, Westfield Health Care Plan, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym membership, and an employee discount scheme.

Application deadline: 9:00pm on 15 November 2026

Interviews: w/c 18 November 2026

If you have not heard from us within one week of the closing date for applications, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.