Receptionist

The Colleton Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 0AX

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Actual salary: £20,909

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a varied administrative role involving front-of-house reception duties, managing communications via phone, email, and post, maintaining the school diary, and providing day-to-day administrative and financial support as directed.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for families, visitors, and external agencies, playing a vital role in representing the school and ensuring smooth day-to-day communication. They will work closely with staff across the school to support efficient office operations and help maintain a welcoming and organised school environment.

What the school offers its staff

Visitors to our school comment positively on our values-based education, our facilities, the stimulating environment and inclusive, caring, family ethos. They describe our atmosphere as friendly, respectful and nurturing. We care deeply about the wellbeing and development of each individual and pride ourselves in the warmth of a community in which all our pupils feel valued.

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 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.

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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About The Colleton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 268 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Colleton Primary School website
• Email address: manpreet.bhatti@colleton.wokingham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01189340530
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-colleton-primary-school

Excellent and unique primary school in Twyford, Berkshire.

Arranging a visit to The Colleton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email manpreet.bhatti@colleton.wokingham.sch.uk.

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