Junior School Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, efficient and organised individual to join the Junior School Office team. The role would be ideal for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills that can deliver a high level of customer service at all times.

This is a varied role which will be suited to a proactive individual who can be adaptable to the changing requirements of the School Office and Receptions, on a daily basis.

Hours:

The normal core hours will be 30 hours per week (6 hours per day), Monday to Friday, either 11:00am until 5:30pm, with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break or 11:30am – 5:30pm without break – to be discussed with candidates re may be occasions where the Receptionist is required to be flexible with the start and/or finish time to meet Junior School requirements at key times during the school year.

Salary: A starting salary of c £27k per annum (FTE), however, the actual salary will reflect the experience and skills offered by the successful applicant. The pro‑rata equivalent salary for this term‑time role is c £16.9k per annum.

Excellent benefits available – please refer to our job information pack for full details.

Closing Date: 9:00am Monday 26th January 2026

Applications should be sent directly to

Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle‑upon‑Tyne, NE2 4DX

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU