Receptionist & Admin Assistant - Katesgrove Primary School
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £17,307 to £19,038 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
30 Hours per week - 8:30am to 3.30pm - Monday to Friday - Term time only - Permanent role - To start ASAP
Katesgrove Primary School is a large and friendly primary school in Reading. We are looking for a cheerful, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed person to join our successful and friendly school team.
The successful candidate will:
Have experience of working in a school office
Have common sense and an ability to work on their own initiative
Work well as part of a team
Have a flexible and adaptable approach
Duties include:
Main Reception duties including visitor management
Dealing with pupil attendance, data and communications
General admin and school support
Monitoring of stock and school supplies
Liaise with finance staff and suppliers
Administration of medicines and supporting children with medical needs
Receiving and checking deliveries
Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
Maintain confidentiality and data protection
A wide range of support tasks for the office and wider school team
If any further information is required, please contact the school on the details above.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website - www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk or email federationhr@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk
Applications considered on receipt.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.
The Kennet Federation aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability.
We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics.
Katesgrove Primary School is a large and friendly primary school in Reading. We are looking for a cheerful, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed person to join our successful and friendly school team.
The successful candidate will:
Have experience of working in a school office
Have common sense and an ability to work on their own initiative
Work well as part of a team
Have a flexible and adaptable approach
Duties include:
Main Reception duties including visitor management
Dealing with pupil attendance, data and communications
General admin and school support
Monitoring of stock and school supplies
Liaise with finance staff and suppliers
Administration of medicines and supporting children with medical needs
Receiving and checking deliveries
Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
Maintain confidentiality and data protection
A wide range of support tasks for the office and wider school team
If any further information is required, please contact the school on the details above.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website - www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk or email federationhr@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk
Applications considered on receipt.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.
The Kennet Federation aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability.
We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics.
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