Receptionist and Administration Officer
| Posting date: | 26 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,105 to £25,495 per year |
| Additional salary information: | AS 3-4 FTE £25,105-£25495 pro rata £21,786-£22,124 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | MK42 9GP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Advantage Schools |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Receptionist and Administration Officer
Elstow School are seeking a friendly, reliable and organised individual to join our administrative team as a Receptionist and Administration Officer. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy school environment. If you want to grow and develop in a fast paced, dynamic and successful school, come and join us at Elstow School.
Main Duties
To ensure the efficient operation of Reception and undertake reception duties, receiving visitors to the school, maintaining accurate records in accordance with Health and Safety / Safeguarding requirements.
To support the Senior Leadership and Teaching Team with the general administration for Elstow School including liaising with third parties as required.
To work closely with the Attendance Officer to support our families.
To assist with the production, organisation, distribution and maintenance of resources as they are relevant to duties conducted or to assist in the smooth running of Elstow School.
To assist with the administration of ICT including but not limited to the Management Information System, school website, social media and printers / copiers.
To support the school in respect of managing First Aid.
The ideal candidate will
Have previous experience in an administrative or receptionist role (preferably in an educational setting)
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Have ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
Be proficient in Microsoft office and basic office equipment
Have a positive and professional approach
Be able to work under own initiative to ensure workload is prioritised and efficiently completed
Have an understanding of Safeguarding
Job Specifics
Start date: asap
Salary: AS 3-4 FTE £25,105-£25495 Actual pro rata salary £21,786-£22,124
Job role: Permanent, Full Time, Term time plus INSET, 39 weeks per year, 37 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm and Friday 8am-3:30pm
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date
Safeguarding
We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.
Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:
“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”
The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.
Elstow School are seeking a friendly, reliable and organised individual to join our administrative team as a Receptionist and Administration Officer. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy school environment. If you want to grow and develop in a fast paced, dynamic and successful school, come and join us at Elstow School.
Main Duties
To ensure the efficient operation of Reception and undertake reception duties, receiving visitors to the school, maintaining accurate records in accordance with Health and Safety / Safeguarding requirements.
To support the Senior Leadership and Teaching Team with the general administration for Elstow School including liaising with third parties as required.
To work closely with the Attendance Officer to support our families.
To assist with the production, organisation, distribution and maintenance of resources as they are relevant to duties conducted or to assist in the smooth running of Elstow School.
To assist with the administration of ICT including but not limited to the Management Information System, school website, social media and printers / copiers.
To support the school in respect of managing First Aid.
The ideal candidate will
Have previous experience in an administrative or receptionist role (preferably in an educational setting)
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Have ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
Be proficient in Microsoft office and basic office equipment
Have a positive and professional approach
Be able to work under own initiative to ensure workload is prioritised and efficiently completed
Have an understanding of Safeguarding
Job Specifics
Start date: asap
Salary: AS 3-4 FTE £25,105-£25495 Actual pro rata salary £21,786-£22,124
Job role: Permanent, Full Time, Term time plus INSET, 39 weeks per year, 37 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm and Friday 8am-3:30pm
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date
Safeguarding
We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.
Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:
“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”
The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.