Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Receptionist/Administrator Ref: ADM26

Carlton Digby School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 6DS

40 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 October 2026

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 1 day per week (Monday's) 8am-3pm (6.5 hours) Term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year or when the substantive post holder returns - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Actual salary: Grade 2, scale point 4 (Approx £3,788 Pro-rota per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Receptionist/Administrator who shares our commitment to:

• Outstanding communication – you’ll be confident and approachable, with excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with parents, staff, visitors, and external agencies.
• Efficiency and organisation – from managing front desk duties to maintaining accurate records, your attention to detail and ability to prioritise will help keep our school running smoothly.
• Teamwork – you’ll work closely with colleagues across the school and contribute positively to our collaborative culture.
• Discretion and professionalism – as a key member of our administrative team, confidentiality and integrity are essential

Who we are looking for:

• Experience working in a school or busy office environment is desirable but not essential. Training will be provided.
• Strong IT skills, including confidence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Microsoft 365).
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Calm, approachable, and flexible under pressure.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

We are an Outstanding Special School with a proud reputation for delivering innovative, individualised education for young people aged 4–18 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. As our school continues to grow, we are excited to invite a dedicated Receptionist/Administrator to join our welcoming, supportive, and forward-thinking team from October 2026, one day per week (Monday’s - term time only) to cover a period of Maternity.

What makes us special:

At our school, everyone matters. Our dedicated staff work in close partnership to create a positive, inclusive environment where every young person is supported to achieve their full potential. As the first point of contact for many families, visitors and professionals, our Receptionist/Administrator plays a vital role in shaping the warm, professional image of our school.

What we offer:

• A supportive and friendly team who value each other’s contributions.
• A modern, well-resourced school environment with a focus on staff wellbeing.
• Varied and rewarding work, where no two days are the same.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A positive and inclusive school community where kindness, respect and belonging are central to our ethos.
• A role where your organisational skills and warm personality can truly make a difference every day.

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

Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Grade 2 Admin Person Spec.pdf - 85.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Carlton Digby School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 4 to 18
• Size: 97 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Carlton Digby School website
• Email address: sbm@carltondigby.notts.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carlton-digby-school

Carlton Digby School is a maintained special school for children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities aged 3 – 18 years.

In March 2020, the school was given an Ofsted grading of ‘Outstanding’.

The school currently has 90 pupils on roll.

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