Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Receptionist/administration assistant you will be the first point of contact for pupils and visitors, determining their requirements and completing a range of duties on a day to day basis including supporting pupil queries, liaising with parents both over the phone and face to face and supporting colleagues.

This can be an extremely busy position and the successful candidate must be hardworking, energetic, reliable and have the ability to deal with issues using their own initiative as they arise whilst also working as part of a team.

Duties will include:

• Answer and screen incoming calls.
• Face to face reception duties which includes pupils, parents, contractors and visitors.
• Perform general administration duties including typing of correspondence, reports and other clerical duties where needed.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Problem solving abilities
• Careful attention to office duties
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional
• Competent using IT systems
• GCSE Grade C and above in English and Maths
• Some experience of financial administration

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

At Cookridge, we believe that happy staff make happy schools. We are committed to supporting your wellbeing, professional development, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

A genuinely supportive and friendly working environment where your wellbeing is a priority.

A school culture that values collaboration, encourages innovation, and celebrates individual strengths.

The opportunity to work alongside passionate colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference every day.

Ongoing professional development and encouragement to pursue your own learning and growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application before the closing date to View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the school directly on View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.