School Receptionist & Admin – Term-Time with Relocation

Little Thurrock Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-week October half term

Relocation package up to £8,000

Support network for staff

Career progression within the Trust

Recognition of continuous service

Excellent CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Behaviour management policy

National Conditions of Service

LGPS enrolment

Job summary

Little Thurrock Primary School is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to join our busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for callers and visitors, handling messages and admin tasks with courtesy and professionalism.

Working 35 hours per week, term time plus inset days, 8.15am–4.00pm with a 45 minute lunch break. Starting 9 November 2026, the role offers Band A scale (£20,497.17–£21,940.53 per annum).

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for both telephone and face to face enquiries and take messages where appropriate
• Ensure Reception and telephones are covered at all times
• Provide First Aid, administer medications for students and manage medications
• Arrange and distribute letters
• Communicate with parents using current systems
• Be responsible for the sorting and distributing of incoming post
• Provide general clerical support as required
• Access information on Bromcom system as appropriate
• Administration duties, including but not limited to, book labels, checking deliveries, ordering stationary/first aid, creating and distributing School Newsletter, maintaining club registration, printing test papers

Job description

Little Thurrock Primary School is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to join our busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for callers and visitors, handling messages and admin tasks with courtesy and professionalism.

Working 35 hours per week, term time plus inset days, 8.15am–4.00pm with a 45 minute lunch break. Starting 9 November 2026, the role offers Band A scale (£20,497.17–£21,940.53 per annum).