Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

We're looking for a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to be the welcoming face of Harris Primary Academy South Kenton.

You will be the first point of contact for visitors, staff and students, helping to keep the reception area running smoothly and supporting the school with day-to-day admin tasks.

The salary shown is the full-time equivalent and will be adjusted pro rata based on 39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week (actual salary £23,921.60-£24,263.22).

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About Us

Our academy is a place where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment. At Harris Primary Academy South Kenton, we believe in creating a community where each child feels valued and inspired to achieve their best. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to deliver an engaging and challenging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of all our learners. We are committed to instilling the values of respect, resilience, and responsibility in our students, ensuring they grow into confident, well-rounded individuals. We understand the importance of collaboration between home and school, and we actively encourage parents and carers to be involved in their child's education. Together, we can ensure that every child receives the support and encouragement they need to thrive. Our academy is part of the Harris Federation, which brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our school. Being part of this family of schools allows us to share best practices and continuously improve our teaching and learning.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Greeting visitors, staff, and students in a friendly and professional way, both in person and on the phone
• Making sure all visitors sign in properly, following our safeguarding rules
• Answering questions from parents and the public, passing on messages or concerns to the right person
• Keeping the reception area tidy and presentable at all times
• Helping with general admin tasks like typing, photocopying, filing and sorting post
• Updating school records and databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Supporting staff with tasks like contacting parents or helping with school events
• Helping with things like school trip forms, meal arrangements and keeping the school calendar up to date

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to GCSE level or equivalent
• Good computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office
• Experience using databases
• Previous experience in a reception or admin role
• Strong customer service skills
• Good communication skills, both written and spoken
• Strong organisation and time management
• A calm and professional attitude, even when things get busy
• A good eye for detail and accuracy

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.