Job Description
Job description
Woodthorpe Primary School is seeking to recruit a
Reception and Administration Assistant to join our busy friendly administration
team. We are looking for someone highly organised, self-motivated, solution
focused and who welcomes the opportunity to use his or her initiative.
As a member of the administration team you are one of the
first people that visitors come into contact with and therefore we are looking
for someone who is friendly, welcoming and able to keep calm at all times.
The successful candidate will be adaptable, flexible and
able to prioritise their workload to ensure targets are met. They will have a
cheerful, good humoured, patient nature and be able to communicate effectively
ensuring all stakeholders’ needs are met.
You will be expected to have an excellent telephone
manner, a genuine passion for working in a child-centred environment and have
the ability to work independently or as part of a team. You will possess
excellent I.T. skills and have experience of using Microsoft Office software.
The nature of the role will require you to exercise
discretion and respect confidentiality at all times.
The trust
will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and,
therefore, the grade for this position may change.
Further details about our school can be found on
our website www.woodthorpeprimaryschool.co.uk
A full job description, person
specification and application form can be found on the Trust website https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/
Please email applications to [email protected] for the attention of Mrs Jo Jones.
Interviews will be held on Monday 8 September 2026.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close
advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on
the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to
close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited
for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early
applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
Woodthorpe Primary School is seeking to recruit a
Reception and Administration Assistant to join our busy friendly administration
team. We are looking for someone highly organised, self-motivated, solution
focused and who welcomes the opportunity to use his or her initiative.
As a member of the administration team you are one of the
first people that visitors come into contact with and therefore we are looking
for someone who is friendly, welcoming and able to keep calm at all times.
The successful candidate will be adaptable, flexible and
able to prioritise their workload to ensure targets are met. They will have a
cheerful, good humoured, patient nature and be able to communicate effectively
ensuring all stakeholders’ needs are met.
You will be expected to have an excellent telephone
manner, a genuine passion for working in a child-centred environment and have
the ability to work independently or as part of a team. You will possess
excellent I.T. skills and have experience of using Microsoft Office software.
The nature of the role will require you to exercise
discretion and respect confidentiality at all times.
The trust
will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and,
therefore, the grade for this position may change.
Further details about our school can be found on
our website www.woodthorpeprimaryschool.co.uk
A full job description, person
specification and application form can be found on the Trust website https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/
Please email applications to [email protected] for the attention of Mrs Jo Jones.
Interviews will be held on Monday 8 September 2026.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close
advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on
the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to
close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited
for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early
applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Reception and Administration Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Admin Executive sector. This role in York offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Admin Executive is a plus.
