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Office Administrator and Receptionist

Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2FS

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  14 December 2026

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, positive and enjoys working with people.
• Creates a warm and welcoming environment for children, families and visitors.
• Enjoys a challenge and can adapt to the varied demands of a busy school office.
• Is exceptionally organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Remains calm, professional and approachable under pressure.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Has good IT skills and experience of administrative work

Please also see our person specification document.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Welcoming visitors and acting as the first point of contact for the school.
• Answering telephone and email enquiries from parents and external agencies.
• Supporting pupil attendance and maintaining school records.
• Providing administrative support to staff and school leaders.
• Processing orders, deliveries and routine office tasks.
• Assisting with school events, trips and communications.
• Managing confidential information accurately and securely.

What the school offers its staff

At Radcliffe on Trent Junior School, we are proud of our caring and inclusive ethos. We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team who genuinely enjoy working together.
• Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who make every day rewarding.
• Positive relationships with families and the wider community.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A varied role where your contribution will make a real difference.

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

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Office Administrator and Reception person specification.pdf - 224 KB (opens in new tab)

Office Administrator and Reception advert.pdf - 248 KB (opens in new tab)

About Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 314 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School website
• Email address: kjohnson@rotjs.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0115 9110193
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/radcliffe-on-trent-junior-school

Notinghamshire Local Authority Maintained Junior School

Arranging a visit to Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kjohnson@rotjs.notts.sch.uk.

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