Part time Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Northgate High School, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EU

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,629.00 - £18,929.00 Annually (Actual)

Part time Receptionist/Administration Assistant job summary

Northgate High School & Dereham Sixth Form College

Part time Receptionist/Administration Assistant

To start as soon as possible

30 hours per week Term Time plus 1 week

4 days per week, 8.15am - 4.15pm

(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

Applications for a job share arrangement will also be considered.

Part time Receptionist /Administrator required as soon as possible

30 hours per week over 4 days - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Working hours: 8.00am -4.00pm

Salary Scale: Grade D

Full time salary £26,847-£27,274

Actual Salary £18,639 - £18,929

Term time plus 1 week

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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, friendly and reliable person to join our Administration team at Northgate High School and Dereham Sixth Form College.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant environment and be part of a team providing a comprehensive high-level administration support service.

You will provide cover to the main reception greeting all visitors to the School/College with a friendly efficient reception service ensuring all relevant safeguarding checks are made. You should be well presented with excellent interpersonal skills and have a good telephone manner.

The successful candidate will be able to deal sensitively with a range of student enquiries, liaise with parents and outside agencies and provide first aid support as required (experience would be an advantage but enthusiasm and willing to undertake first aid training is essential).

Applicants will have strong administration experience and an up-to-date and practical knowledge of current IT packages, a high level of organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and outstanding interpersonal skills with both students and adults. A good sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a team is essential. Experience of working within a busy reception environment would be an advantage.

This represents an outstanding opportunity to make an impact in a successful, forward-thinking school and sixth form college. We take pride in both the welcome we offer the whole community and the standards achieved by our young people. In our Ofsted report (May 2023) Northgate High School and Dereham Sixth Form College was graded a ‘Good’ school in all areas.

In return for the right candidate, we are offering:

a competitive salary in line with MPS, UPR;

all the advantages of a successful academy group;

being part of an extended network of support staff, teachers and leaders who share and exchange ideas and continued professional development opportunities;

support from creative and innovative colleagues that will ensure your professional practice continues to develop;

a stimulating and friendly working environment where every member of staff is valued and makes a significant contribution to the school/college;

training and development opportunities;

contributory pension scheme;

access to high-quality musculoskeletal physiotherapy provision;

access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice;

If you feel you have the right experience, skills and enthusiasm, and would like to join our highly committed team, then we would very much like to hear from you.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Northgate High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Northgate High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northgate-high-school

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