Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Warmsworth Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable administrator/receptionist to join the team and work alongside other members of our administration team in a busy office. The role is Full-Time – Permanent, 37 hours, term-time plus 5 days, starting as soon as checks are completed.

Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Qualifications

• Be an excellent communicator with both children and adults.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Mathematics to Grade C or above).
• Excellent administration and ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Be an excellent communicator with children and adults.
• Demonstrates high standards of themselves and others.
• Form relationships quickly with children, parents and staff.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Have excellent administration and ICT skills.
• Be able to work on their own initiative and follow instruction.
• Form good working relationships with school leaders.

Skills

Communication

ICT skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Job description

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Job profile for Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Receptionist/Administration Assistant

location_on Warmsworth Primary School 09/11/2026

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Job details

Salary Grade 5, £26,016 - £26,847 pro-rata Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Doncaster Job category/type Administration/Clerical, Education - Non-Teaching Date posted 23/10/2026 Job reference REQ24273

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Job description

Warmsworth Primary School

Mill Lane

Warmsworth

Doncaster

DN4 9RG

Full-Time – Permanent. 37 hours – term-time plus 5 days. To start as soon as possible and to commence once all checks are completed.

Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunchbreak.

Warmsworth Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable administrator/receptionist to join the team and work alongside other members of our administration team in a busy office.

Warmsworth Primary is a large, two form entry LA maintained school, providing education for children aged between 3 and 11 years old. We benefit from a large site and have an outstanding learning environment. Parents actively support their children and we have a committed and effective Governing Body.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent communicator with both children and adults
• Be an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual
• Demonstrates high standards of themselves and others
• Is able to form relationships quickly with our children, parents and staff
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Mathematics to Grade C or above)
• Have excellent administration and ICT skills
• Be able to work in strictest confidence
• Have the ability to work on their own initiative and work independently as well as to following instruction
• Have the ability to form good working relationships with school and their leaders

We can offer:

• A friendly, welcoming and caring school
• An opportunity to work within a talented, hard-working, supportive team of staff, governors and parents
• Excellent professional learning opportunities and career development
• A well-resourced school, quality learning environment both inside and out.

Closing date: Monday 9 November 2026 at 09:00

Please note, as part of our safeguarding procedures, under KCSIE 2026, the school may search social media accounts as part of the shortlisting and interview process.

The Governors of Warmsworth Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE