School Receptionist – Wilson Primary School

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Receptionist (with administrative responsibilities) to work across the Federation of Wilson Primary and Oxford Road Community School. The post is 20 hours per week, term time only plus 5 inset days, permanent.

You will greet parents, staff, visitors and pupils, handle phone and reception duties, support a wide range of admin tasks and coordinate activities with school staff. Some DBS check applies and visits are welcome.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; confident with other operating systems.
• Well organised, approachable with varied tasks.
• Recent experience in reception or admin in a school setting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Being a friendly face to parents, staff, visitors and pupils.
• Phone/Reception duties including communicating with parents and staff by text, email etc.
• Providing efficient administrative responsibilities across many aspects of the school.
• Liaise with staff for the booking and coordination of a wide range of activities.
• Utilising various admin databases and web-based systems.
• Arranging and communicating school milk, school photograph, immunisations etc.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Team player

Organised

Job description

Reading Borough Council

20 Hours per week – Monday to Friday 12.00pm – 4.00pm – Term time only plus 5 inset days – Permanent

• Part Time
• Permanent
• Term Time only
• Reading
• Posted 1 week ago
• £12,232 to £13,456 Per year £ / Year
• Closes: 28 October 2026

The Federation of Wilson Primary and Oxford Road Community School

We are seeking to appoint a flexible, hardworking Receptionist (with administrative responsibilities), to work at Wilson Road Primary School.

This role requires flexibility across the Federation as there will also be an occasional need to cover reception at Oxford Road Community School.

Your Duties Include

• Being a friendly face to parents, staff, visitors and pupils
• Phone/Reception duties including communicating with parents and staff by text, email etc
• Providing efficient administrative responsibilities across many aspects of the school
• Liaise with staff for the booking and coordination of a wide range of activities.
• Utilising various admin databases and web-based systems.
• Arranging and communicating school milk, school photograph, immunisations etc.

You Will Need

• Excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, and confident in the use of other operating systems.
• Be well organised, approachable and enjoy varied tasks.
• Recent experience, skills or knowledge of reception or admin in a school setting would be an advantage.

Closing date: Wednesday 28th October 2026 – we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Interview date: TBC

Visits to the school are very much welcomed. To arrange a visit, or if you require any further information, please contact the Wilson school office on 0118 937 5573 or contact [e-mail]

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974