Receptionist and Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Bexton Primary School, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9DB

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st December 2026 (or earlier if possible)

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £22,100.00 Annually (Actual)

Receptionist and Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover) job summary

Receptionist and Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Grade 3

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, commencing 1st December 2026 (or earlier if possible)

£25,614 - £26,016 FTE (£22,100 - £22,447 Annualised Actual Salary)

Join our Team at Bexton Primary School and Nursery!

Bexton Primary School and Nursery is a wonderful place to work. We pride ourselves on our welcoming and supportive ethos, where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop a true love of learning. Located in the historic market town of Knutsford, our vibrant two-form entry primary school is easily accessible via several motorway networks.

We are looking for a friendly, organised Receptionist and Admin Assistant to cover maternity leave in our busy school office. This fixed-term post runs until the substantive postholder returns, anticipated to be 16th July 2027, with salary paid pro rata for the length of the cover. As the first point of contact for families and visitors, you'll look after reception, parent communications and attendance, administer medication, and co-ordinate school meals and after-school clubs.

The successful candidate will be warm and professional, calm under pressure and highly organised, with a “can do” attitude and great attention to detail. You'll need to be confident using Microsoft Excel, Word, Forms, SharePoint and Teams. Experience of working in a school office would be useful but isn't essential.

In return, at Bexton, we offer:

• A friendly, supportive office team
• A happy, supportive school with a strong team ethos
• Wonderful pupils who work hard
• A commitment to professional growth

Bexton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a Social Media check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our fantastic team, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact our Business Manager, Mrs. Arran Rimmer, at businessmanager@bexton.cheshire.sch.uk for further information and to arrange tours of the school.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 9th November 2026

Interviews are expected to take place: Monday 16th November 2026

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 Bexton Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 500 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bexton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bexton-primary-school-knutsford

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