Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
Preston Manor School, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NA8 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 September 2026
Latest start date
31 August 2027
Closing date
2 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 36 hours per week, term time plus inset days
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Year Fixed Term
Pay scale
- Scale 4, spinal point 7 – 11 plus Outer London Weighting (£28,704 - £30,443 pro rata) circa £25,322 – £26,856 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting) pay award pending
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit a proactive individual to assist in delivering excellent services
with the school’s administrative function.
The successful candidate will provide high level administrative support to Reception and the Administration team. We are looking to appoint a person with good literacy, numeracy skills, excellent organisational skills and a flexible working attitude are all essential. Excellent communication, time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure are also essential requirements of the role.
You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
- friendly and supportive staff
- well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms
- a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
- a commitment to professional development
Further information about the job
Preston Manor School
Established in 1938, Preston Manor School is a thriving, inclusive all-through school serving its local community. It operates across two sites, with a Lower School (Reception to Year 6) and an Upper School (Year 7 to Sixth Form), supporting students throughout their entire educational journey.
The school has a committed staff and Governing Body alongside a supportive parent body. The school is known for strong academic performance, consistently exceeding national averages, and for its commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. With extensive outdoor space, students benefit from both academic and outdoor learning opportunities.
At its core, the school promotes three key values:
1. Ambition– encouraging students to aim high
2. Responsibility– fostering accountability for self and others
3. Excellence– striving for the best outcomes for everyone
Commitment to safeguarding
Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.
The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.
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.
About Preston Manor School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1927 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Preston Manor School website
- Email address
- hradmin@preston-manor.com
- Phone number
- 02083854594
An All-through School
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