Receptionist & Adminstrator
Hookstone Chase Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7DJThis job expired on 25 January 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: This is a fixed term contract until 31 December 2026 working term-time only plus 5 training days. Working hours are 37 per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am until 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am until 4pm.
Contract type
- Fixed term - until 31.12.2026
Actual salary
- NJC Grade C/D, points 3-6. FTE (£24,796 - £25,989). Actual salary £21,257 - £22,280.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Northern Star Academies Trust seek to recruit the very best people to work across our Trust Partnership.
We are seeking a friendly, organised and highly efficient Reception & Administration Officer to join our school team. This varied role is central to the smooth running of the school and provides vital administrative, finance and HR support.
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, delivering a professional reception service while providing comprehensive administrative support across the school. Responsibilities include pupil welfare and first aid support, maintaining accurate records, supporting admissions and attendance, assisting with school events and trips, and liaising with external agencies and contractors.
The role also includes finance administration such as processing orders, supporting audits and managing payments, as well as HR administration including staff induction, recruitment support, absence recording and compliance with safeguarding and employment regulations.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, confidence using IT systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment. Experience in a school or similar setting and knowledge of systems such as Arbor would be an advantage.
In return, we offer a supportive team environment and opportunities for training and professional development. This is a fixed term contract until 31 December 2026 working term-time only plus 5 training days. Working hours are 37 per week,Monday to Thursday 8.30am until 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am until 4pm.
Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)
https://www.nsat.org.uk/information-policies/item/5/policies
Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS Criminal check. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
What the school offers its staff
Why work for Northern Star Academies Trust?
We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all of our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
At Hookstone Community Primary and Nursery School, all our children are able to enjoy their learning and flourish in a safe and happy environment. Everyone who plays a part in our school life is very proud of the school and we all strive to maintain it as a fantastic place to learn and a key part of the community. We are proud to be a part of Northern Star Academies Trust and make the most of the links we have with our brilliant partner schools.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hookstone Chase Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 297 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hookstone Chase Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@nsat.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Hookstone Chase Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@nsat.org.uk.
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