Receptionist and Admin Support

Milton Park Primary School, Portsmouth, PO4 8ET

19 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,601.84 - £22,509.28 Annually (Actual)

Receptionist and Admin Support job summary

VACANCY for Receptionist and Admin Support

Pay: Grade C (£21,601.84 - £22,509.28 Actual Salary, £25,186 - £26,244 FTE))

Contract/Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks) Working - Monday - Thursday 08:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 08:00am - 3:30pm)

We are looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Receptionist to be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors. As the face of the school, you will create a welcoming environment while supporting the smooth running of the school office.

This is a busy and varied role requiring excellent communication skills, strong organisational ability and a flexible, proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, parents and pupils and manage front desk operations
• Handle telephone and email enquiries and direct communications appropriately
• Support pupil attendance processes including absence calls and record keeping
• Provide general administrative support including filing, photocopying and correspondence
• Assist with school communications, events and meetings
• Administer first aid and pupil medication in line with school policies
  
  

Essentials

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Professional, calm and welcoming manner
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Competent IT skills and experience
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

Desirables

• Previous experience in a school or busy reception environment
• First Aid qualification
• Experience of pupil attendance systems
• Familiarity with school communication platforms and databases

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

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 Milton Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 403 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Milton Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/milton-park-primary-school

Milton Park Primary School. Eastney Road. Portsmouth PO4 8ET

Primary School, two phase entry Reception to Year Six.

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