Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

Heron Park Primary Academy; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Heron Park Primary Academy in Eastbourne is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our friendly office team. The role provides a welcoming reception service and supports safeguarding administration of visitors. It is a permanent, term-time only position at 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

As the first point of contact for the school community, you will work with a supportive team to maintain smooth front-desk operations and assist with general administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of reception work.
• Warm, friendly, and professional manner.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy school environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and welcoming reception service for the school.
• Ensure safeguarding administration of visitors.
• Support the office team with general administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Reception experience

Warm & professional manner

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Heron Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Administrative Assistant to join their friendly office team.

As the first point of contact with the school community, this role provides an efficient and welcoming reception service and ensures appropriate safeguarding administration of visitors.

The role is offered on a permanent, term-time only basis for 35 hours per week Monday to Friday.

We would love to hear from you if:

1. you have previous experience of reception work
2. you have a warm, friendly, and professional manner
3. you have strong organisational skills and can manage multiple tasks in a busy school environment
4. you have excellent communication skills, both verbal, and written, and can build positive relationships with school users
5. you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

1. A supportive team who place our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
2. Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
3. A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
4. A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
5. The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
6. Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
7. Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support