School Receptionist

Woodberry Down Community Primary School, London, N4 1SY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 10.15am - 6.15pm daily
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 4 (7-10) £31,980.00 - £33,384.00 pro-rata term time only

What skills and experience we're looking for

NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline

Experience General clerical/administrative/financial work

Knowledge Knowledge of First aid

Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

Knowledge Good numeracy/literacy skills

Effective use of ICT packages

Use of relevant equipment/resources

Good keyboard skills

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Ability to identify own training and development needs and cooperate with means to address these

Displays the commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people

Special Conditionsand General

Strong commitment to furthering equalities in both service delivery and employment practice

What the school offers its staff

New Wave Schools can offer:

Support with mental health and wellbeing;

inclusive school communities;

high quality professional development.

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.

Additional documents

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

Reception Advert September 2026.pdf - 481 KB (opens in new tab)

Woodberry Down Receptionist Application Pack September 2026.pdf - 2.26 MB (opens in new tab)

Hackney Education Application Form 2026.docx - 407 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodberry Down Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 661 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Woodberry Down Community Primary School website
• Email address: dhewie@newwavefederation.co.uk
• Phone number: 02088005758
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodberry-down-community-primary-school-london

An Outstanding three form primary school based in Manor House Hackney.

Arranging a visit to Woodberry Down Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dhewie@newwavefederation.co.uk.

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