School Reception & Admin Assistant

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership; Radstock; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 8,200; Part time

Job summary

Welton Primary School within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is seeking a friendly Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and pupils each morning. You will handle front-desk duties, basic admin, and communications support across the school team.

The role is 13 hours per week, term-time plus 5 inset days, with a salary in the £13.70–£14.14 per hour band. The position starts as soon as possible and closes 22 October 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSE C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a warm, professional telephone manner.
• Proficient in standard office software (Word, Excel, Email, Calendar management).
• Strong understanding of data protection principles (GDPR) and confidentiality.
• Calm, enthusiastic, reliable with a flexible approach to extra hours.

Responsibilities

• Front of House & Reception: first contact for visitors; maintain sign-in logs; issue badges; relay messages to staff.
• School Communications & Social Media: assist with paperless communications; co‑produce school newsletter; help manage website and social pages.
• Attendance & Pupil Records: monitor registers; contact families about absences; maintain attendance records and log staff absences.
• Finance & MIS Administration: manage Arbor for meals, trips, and clubs; issue arrears reminders; maintain EYE portal for nursery.
• General Administrative Support: provide secretarial support to Headteacher and Office Manager; assist with fundraising and meeting hospitality.

Skills

Communication

IT Proficiency

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Arbor MIS

Job description

Welton Primary School within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is seeking a friendly Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and pupils each morning. You will handle front-desk duties, basic admin, and communications support across the school team.

The role is 13 hours per week, term-time plus 5 inset days, with a salary in the £13.70–£14.14 per hour band. The position starts as soon as possible and closes 22 October 2026.