School Reception & Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Bexton Primary School; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexton Primary School and Nursery is seeking a friendly Receptionist and Admin Assistant to cover maternity leave in our busy school office. This fixed-term role runs until the substantive postholder returns, anticipated 16th July 2027, with salary pro rata for the length of the cover.

You will be the first point of contact for families and visitors, handling reception, parent communications and attendance, and supporting school meals and after-school clubs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar reception/admin role preferred.
• Ability to manage parent communications and attendance.
• Good ICT skills and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Cover reception duties and greet visitors.
• Manage parent communications and attendance records.
• Administer school meals and after-school clubs coordination.
• Handle medication administration where applicable.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Customer service

Tools

Excel

Word

Forms

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Bexton Primary School and Nursery is seeking a friendly Receptionist and Admin Assistant to cover maternity leave in our busy school office. This fixed-term role runs until the substantive postholder returns, anticipated 16th July 2027, with salary pro rata for the length of the cover.

You will be the first point of contact for families and visitors, handling reception, parent communications and attendance, and supporting school meals and after-school clubs.