Receptionist and Administrator
Prince Edward Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1EE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
During the month of November
Closing date
7 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 37 hours a week. 40 weeks a year
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 months with the possibly of an extension depending on the circumstances of the current post holder. - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Grade 4 £26403 - £28,598 pro rata - pay award pending
What skills and experience we're looking for
Appointment of a temporary Administration and Clerical Clerk (Grade 4) to start in November to cover a maternity position with the potential for extension depending on the wishes of the current post holder.
The post is 37 hours per week over 40 weeks.
“Prince Edward is a Good School” (Ofsted March 2024)
Are you a friendly, polite individual who can be a positive first point of contact in our busy school office? With our current receptionist soon to be taking maternity leave, Prince Edward Primary is looking for a welcoming and compassionate individual to work as part of a skilled team and keep our vibrant school running smoothly.
We are a thriving, modern school of 450 pupils (ages 3–11) at the heart of our local community. We pride ourselves on a supportive leadership culture, well-established systems with modern, quality resources.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent communication skills with the ability to build warm, positive relationships under pressure
- Ideally have experience of school administration (or a strong willingness to learn quickly)
- Be resilient, with common sense, and the confidence to work on their own initiative
- Demonstrate good time management and the ability to multi-task in a busy office environment
We are also looking for these desirable skills:
- Familiarity with school information systems such as Arbor and Parent Hub
- Competency in MS Excel and MS Word
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A welcoming, friendly and co-operative team with wonderful pupils
- A supportive leadership team invested in your professional development
- An efficient school environment with well-established systems, modern technology, and a skilled office team
- Relevant role training (including Safeguarding, First Aid, Stock ordering and procurement processing)
Further information about the job
Closing Date: 7th October 2026
Shortlisting: 8th October 2026
Interviews:13th October 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Prince Edward Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 439 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jobapplications@princeedward.sheffield.sch.uk
LEA Maintained Primary School
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