Term-Time School Receptionist & Admin Assistant

Barking Abbey School, a Specialist Sports and Humanities College; Barking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Staff well-being

Job summary

Barking Abbey School is seeking a friendly Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our Longbridge and Sandringham campuses. The role covers daily attendance monitoring and general admin in a busy school reception and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

The post is 35 hours per week, term time only (with possible extra weeks). Start date September 2026. Salary scales are Scale 3 (Pt 5-6), pro-rated for term-time hours.

Qualifications

• ICT experience is essential.
• Experience of working with young people would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily attendance monitoring and general administrative duties at Longbridge and Sandringham campuses.
• Monitor the medical room and undertake some first aid duties (first aid qualification desirable).
• Provide a professional, welcoming and efficient service in the school reception.
• Manage workload with good organisation and prioritisation.

Skills

ICT experience

Communication

Administration

Tools

Specialist school software

Job description

Barking Abbey School is seeking a friendly Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our Longbridge and Sandringham campuses. The role covers daily attendance monitoring and general admin in a busy school reception and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

The post is 35 hours per week, term time only (with possible extra weeks). Start date September 2026. Salary scales are Scale 3 (Pt 5-6), pro-rated for term-time hours.