Receptionist/Administration Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Warmsworth Primary School in Doncaster is seeking a receptionist and administration assistant to join its friendly office team. The role centers on front-of-house reception and day-to-day school administration, with a 37-hour week during term-time plus five days.

You will support parents and staff, maintain records, answer calls, and assist with ICT tasks while upholding confidentiality. DBS checks are required and a proactive, reliable approach is expected.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication with children and adults.
• Excellent administration skills.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Able to work on own initiative, independently and following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties at the school
• General administration work in the school office
• Working as part of the school administration team

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Administration

ICT skills

Initiative

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C+)

Job description

Warmsworth Primary School, a council-maintained school for children aged 3 to 11, is recruiting a receptionist and administration assistant to work alongside its office team. The post centres on front-of-house reception and day-to-day school administration. It is a permanent full-time role of 37 hours a week, working term-time plus five days, starting once pre-employment checks are complete. An enhanced DBS certificate and a children's barred list check are required.

What the job involves

• Reception duties at the school
• General administration work in the school office
• Working as part of the school administration team

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above

Skills & knowledge

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication with children and adults
• Excellent administration skills
• Excellent ICT skills
• Able to work on own initiative, independently and following instructions

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Children's barred list check
• Child protection screening, including checks with past employers
• Self-disclosure form if shortlisted

Other

• Able to work in strictest confidence
• Able to build relationships quickly with children, parents and staff
• Able to form good working relationships with school leaders
• Sets high standards for self and others
• Enthusiastic, reliable and motivated

What’s offered

• Professional learning opportunities and career development
• Supportive team of staff, governors and parents
• Well-resourced school with a good learning environment inside and out