Junior School Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

ISC group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious education provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for an enthusiastic Junior School Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join their team. This role offers 30 hours per week during term time, with a starting salary of approximately £27,000 per annum (full-time equivalent). The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, providing exceptional customer service. Flexible hours may be necessary to meet school requirements during peak periods. Applications must be sent via email by 9.00 am on January 26th, 2026.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to deliver high levels of customer service.
• Proactive and adaptable to changing office requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the Junior School Office.
• Handle reception duties for incoming visitors and calls.
• Assist in various tasks as per the needs of the School Office.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Junior School Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

(30 hours/week, term time only)

Required from mid-February 2026

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 at interview. There 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 [e-mail]