Student Reception Administrator

Schools; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weald School in West Sussex is seeking a flexible and capable individual to join our busy Student Reception. You will handle attendance administration, support the medical room, and help with first aid and medicines with full training provided.

This 34.5 hour per week, term-time role is permanent, with a salary on NJC Grade 5 scale (£27,274-£27,709 FTE; actual £21,420-£21,762). You will work with our pastoral support team to provide holistic support to students and ensure smooth daily

Qualifications

• Attendance administration and reporting.
• Managing the daily truancy call system.
• Supporting Student Reception.
• Providing First Aid and medical support to students (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Attendance administration and reporting.
• Managing the daily truancy call system.
• Supporting Student Reception.
• Providing First Aid and medical care to students.

Skills

Attendance administration

Student reception support

First aid (desirable)

Medical room management

Communication with students

Job description

We require a flexible and capable individual who enjoys interacting with young people to work in our busy Student Reception. Duties include attendance administration and looking after our medical room. First aid and managing medicines experience is desirable but not essential as full training is provided. This is an exciting opportunity to join our pastoral support team in providing holistic support to students across the school.

Job details

Salary: NJC Grade 5 (Points 7-8) £27,274 - £27,709 FTE, actual salary £21,420 - £21,762

Hours: 34.5 hours a week term time only:

Mon - Thurs 08:15-15:45, Fri 08:15-15:15. Term time only

Job shares will be considered

Contract type: Permanent

Reporting to: Business Manager

We are a looking for someone to provide a full and effective service covering a range of pupil-focused services including:

• Attendance administration and reporting
• Managing the daily truancycall system
• Supporting Student Reception
• To provide FirstAid and medical tostudents

The start date is as soon as possible.

The Weald is a high-achieving, popular and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, 10 minutes from Horsham, 35 minutes from Guildford and Brighton, and an hour by train to London. The school has an excellent record of academic and pastoral achievement, and we pride ourselves in creating a caring and respectful ethos where every child is important.

The closing date for applications is 10am Monday 9 November 2026

Safeguarding Statement

The Weald School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.