School Receptionist & Admin Assistant — Calm & Welcoming

Dorset Council; Ferndown; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Zusammenfassung

Ferndown Middle School is seeking a warm, professional Receptionist & Admin Assistant to be the first point of contact for pupils, families and visitors, creating a welcoming environment and ensuring the office runs smoothly behind the scenes.

This part-time, term-time role is a fixed-term maternity cover (34.75 hours/week). Hours: Mon Tue Thu 8:15–16:30, Wed Fri 8:15–14:30. Salary: £20,667 p.a. (part-time); £26,427 p.a. FTE. Applications close 1 November 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Friendly, approachable and child-centred
• Calm and organised in a busy school environment
• Confident communicator with pupils, parents and staff
• Professional, discreet handling of confidential information

Aufgaben

• Welcome pupils, parents, staff and visitors in a professional, friendly manner
• Manage busy reception, handle enquiries, calls and visitors per safeguarding procedures
• Provide high-quality admin support and maintain accurate records
• Assist with school events and help keep the office organised

Kenntnisse

Welcoming demeanor

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Organised

Confidentiality

ICT proficiency

Tools

Administrative software

Jobbeschreibung

Ferndown Middle School is seeking a warm, professional Receptionist & Admin Assistant to be the first point of contact for pupils, families and visitors, creating a welcoming environment and ensuring the office runs smoothly behind the scenes.

This part-time, term-time role is a fixed-term maternity cover (34.75 hours/week). Hours: Mon Tue Thu 8:15–16:30, Wed Fri 8:15–14:30. Salary: £20,667 p.a. (part-time); £26,427 p.a. FTE. Applications close 1 November 2026.