Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

James Elliman Academy; Slough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

James Elliman Academy in Slough is seeking a friendly Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to be the first point of contact for visitors and staff. The role provides administrative support across the school during a fixed-term maternity cover ending August 2027.

The position is 36 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks), with salary £22,274–£22,957. The successful candidate will have excellent IT skills, a professional telephone manner and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining

Qualifications

• Provide administration support to staff, pupils and parents.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Excellent IT and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ideally has previous school office experience.
• Is efficient and able to work on their own initiative and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact when entering the school and provide reception support.
• Support administration across the school as needed.
• Assist staff, pupils and parents with administrative tasks and enquiries.

Skills

Administration

Telephone manners

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

School office experience

Initiative

Pressure handling

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Hours: 36

Work Pattern: term time only - 38 weeks

Salary, (actual): £22,274 - £22,957

Grade: 3, SCP 5-7

Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover - End Date - Aug 2027

James Elliman Academy is a large, friendly and vibrant multi-cultural 3 form entry primary school (with over 700 children on roll) and part of The Park Federation Academy Trust. Our partnership with The Park Federation Academy Trust means there are a host of professional development opportunities that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise.

We are seeking to appoint a Fixed term receptionist; the role will be the first point of contact when entering the school, and will provide administrative support across the school.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who:

• can provide administration support to staff, pupils and parents;
• has an excellent telephone manner and is able to deal sensitively with a range of parents and pupil’s needs;
• has excellent IT and interpersonal skills;
• is able to maintain confidentiality;
• ideally has previous school office experience
• Is efficient and is able to work on their own initiative and under pressure.

For the right candidate, we will offer

• extensive support and CPD;
• the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
• a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
• an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;
• a dedicated Governing Body;
• supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).

We warmly welcome candidates coming to visit the school prior to application; please contact the school to arrange a visit. We do not accept CVs.

Closing date: As and when we receive successful applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.