Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Parkfields Middle School; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkfields Middle School in England is seeking a suitably qualified School Receptionist to work 34.5 hours per week term-time only, including 5 training days. Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am–4.00pm (45 mins unpaid lunch); Friday 8am–2.00pm (30 mins unpaid lunch).

The role provides professional day-to-day reception, administrative and clerical support in the main school office and includes lead first aid duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in school reception or front desk preferred.
• Ability to handle pupils, parents and visitors professionally.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day reception duties in the school office.
• Provide administrative and clerical support.
• Deliver first aid as lead first aider.

Skills

Reception experience

Administrative support

Customer service

First aid

Tools

MS Office

Diary management

Job description

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

For an immediate start we are seeking a suitably qualified School Receptionist to work 34.5 hours per week term-time only, including 5 training days.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am-4.00pm (45 mins unpaid lunch)

Friday 8am-2.00pm (30 mins unpaid lunch).

The successful candidate will ideally have school/receptionist experience and compliment a team of hard-working, dedicated, efficient and friendly staff.

The main responsibilities will include providing professional day-to-day reception, administrative and clerical support in the main school office. Acting as lead first aider including delivering first aid duties.

The successful candidate will need to have a friendly and approachable demeanour, especially when dealing with pupils, parents and visitors.

Closing date: 9am -8th October 2026

Interviews: w/b 12th October 2026