Receptionist (Full Time)

Spacehouse Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham County Council invites applications for a part-time receptionist at Howletch Lane Primary School in Peterlee. The role runs 9.00am–2.00pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. You will welcome visitors, manage calls and support busy school administration in a friendly, professional manner. Starting ASAP subject to references.

The school offers a supportive team, opportunities to help shape the school's future, and a structured environment. Closing date 14 October 2026; DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience with school office systems is essential.
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Friendliness and professionalism with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of school management systems.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties, phone calls and visitor management.
• Support with day-to-day school office operations.
• Assist with events, scheduling and general admin tasks.
• Assist the senior administrator.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

School office systems experience

Multitasking

Friendly professional approach

Job description

Jobs

Receptionist

More Information

Salary

£25,614 - £26,016 pro rata

Expires

14/10/2026

Location

Peterlee, Durham

Job Type

Full Time

Part time receptionist required as soon as possible to work 9.00am -2.00pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

Howletch Lane primary School is a large primary located in Peterlee in the East of County Durham.

We are seeking an organised and personable school receptionist to join our team. You will be the welcoming face of our school, managing day to day office operations, supporting staff and students.

Key responsibilities

• Reception duties, phone calls and visitor management.
• Support with all aspects of a busy school office.
• Assist with school events, scheduling and general administrative tasks.
• Assist senior administrator

What we’re looking for

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Previous experience of school office systems is essential.
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• A friendly, professional approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of school management systems

In return, the school can offer you wonderful children with a desire to learn, a supportive staff team, parents and governors and the opportunity to help shape the future of Howletch Lane Primary School.

Visits to the school are encouraged and available Wednesday – Friday’s. Please contact the school office to arrange.

Closing date Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 10:00am

Shortlisting and Interview: TBC

Starting date: ASAP subject to references and DBS check

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

This post is not open to job share.

Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Howletch Lane Primary School
Pennine Drive
Peterlee
SR8 2NQ

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.howletchlane.co.uk

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £25,614 - £26,016 pro rata

Location: Peterlee, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant