Administration & Reception Assistant

Cove School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2nd November 2026 or 2nd January 2027

• Closing date

  27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm (Hours negotiable)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £22,555 - £23,503 (pending confirmation of working hours)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a friendly and proactive Administration & Reception Assistant to join our team at Cove School. As a key member of the school office, you will be one of the first points of contact for visitors, parents, carers and pupils. You will provide a professional and welcoming reception service while also delivering administrative support to colleagues across the school.

This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and is able to manage a range of tasks in a busy school environment.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

• Greet and assist visitors, parents, pupils and contractors in a professional and helpful manner
• Answer incoming calls, handle general enquiries and direct queries to the appropriate member of staff
• Provide effective administrative support to the whole school team
• Support with the organisation and administration of school events such as Parents’ Evening
• Assist in the provision of clear communications from the school to parents and carers
• Undertake photocopying, laminating and document preparation (this could include class resources, assessments, revision materials and event documentation)
• Maintain reprographics equipment and ordering related supplies such as paper

The successful candidate will:

• Be confident working collaboratively with a range of teams and staff
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high standard of literacy
• Have a strong attention to detail and good ICT skills with the ability to learn and use new systems effectively
• Be a supportive team player who is willing to assist colleagues when needed
• Be able to remain calm and professional when working in a busy and sometimes demanding environment
• Be highly organised and able to plan and manage their own workload
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of all children
• Adhere to all school policies and procedures and safeguarding requirements

What the school offers its staff

• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Lifestyle discounts through our employee ‘Lifestyle Savings Platform'
• Access to free staff wellbeing service via our provider ‘HA Wisdom Wellbeing’
• Onsite parking

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cove School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1007 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cove School website
• Email address: s.downham@coveschool.uk
• Phone number: 01252 542397
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cove-school

Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.

We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.

Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.

We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.

Arranging a visit to Cove School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.downham@coveschool.uk.

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