School Reception & Admin Assistant – Welcoming & Efficient

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 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.