Receptionist/Admin Officer

inploi; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary academy in Rochdale is seeking a Receptionist/Admin Assistant to be the first point of contact for visitors. The role involves supporting the academy office and requires a warm personality and good relationship skills with staff, parents, and children. This is a part-time position requiring 25 hours per week during term time only. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Flexible, enthusiastic, passionate and able to work as part of a skilled team.
• A warm and welcoming personality with a professional approach.
• Ability to develop good relationships with staff, parents and children.

Responsibilities

• Be the warm and welcoming face of Deeplish and the first point of contact for people visiting the academy.
• Support the smooth running of the academy office as a Receptionist / Administrator.
• Work well within a team and contribute to an organised and disciplined environment.
• Develop good relationships with staff, parents and children.

Job description

Overview

Receptionist/Admin Assistant Deeplish Primary Academy

Required ASAP Permanent role

Terms of employment: 25 hours per week, 38.8 weeks per year. (Term Time Only + 4 days)

8.30am-4.30pm on Monday & Friday and the remaining 5 hours can be flexible.

Salary range £25,583 - £26,824 (FTE). This will be reduced and pro-rata to reflect the part-time pattern.

Responsibilities

• Be the warm and welcoming face of Deeplish and the first point of contact for people visiting the academy.
• Support the smooth running of the academy office as a Receptionist / Administrator.
• Work well within a team and contribute to an organised and disciplined environment.
• Develop good relationships with staff, parents and children.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

As part of Focus-Trust, Old Trafford Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. There is an explicit expectation that all staff, trustees, governors and volunteers share this commitment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Applicants should be aware that the recruitment process will include an assessment of your suitability to work with children and must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Focus-Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Flexible, enthusiastic, passionate and able to work as part of a skilled team.
• A warm and welcoming personality with a professional approach.
• Ability to develop good relationships with staff, parents and children.

How to Apply

If you would like to join our school catering team, please apply using the following link:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141365/EDV-2025-DPA-97402

Please note we do not accept CVs, nor will we accept applications from any other platform than My New Term; please access the application form through the link above if you wish us to consider your interest in this role.

Key Dates

Closing Date for Applications 14th November 2025 at 11.59pm

Interview Date 26th November 2025

Contacts

Should you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our School business manager, Ruth Minton via Email [e-mail] or by calling 01706 392480

Should this role be of interest to you, we look forward to receiving your completed application.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.