School Receptionist/Admin Assistant

  • Copmanthorpe Primary School
  • York, UK
  • 01 May, 2026

Job Description/Duties

Copmanthorpe Primary School are seeking a highly organised, friendly and proactive School Administrator / Receptionist  to join our busy school office team. 

 

This is a key front-of-house role providing essential administrative, clerical and reception support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school.

 

You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, playing an important part in creating a welcoming and professional school environment.

 

Main Duties

  • Provide admin and secretarial support to school staff and Headteacher 
  • Act as first point of contact at reception, answering calls and welcoming visitors 
  • Maintain records, attendance data and school information systems 
  • Produce letters, documents and reports using IT systems 
  • Assist with pupil welfare, first aid and school trips/events 
  • Handle routine clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying and post 

About You

  • Good IT, communication and organisational skills 
  • Able to work accurately and maintain confidentiality 
  • Friendly, professional and calm in a busy environment 
  • Willing to support across different areas of the school 

Experience in a school or admin role is desirable but not essential.

 

Salary/Working Pattern:

Grade 3, level 1:  £13.45 per hour.

£25,948.86 per annum – to be reduced pro-rata.

 

12.5 hours per week – to include at least 4 mornings from 08:45am.

 

Exact plan to be discussed at interview. 

 

Suggested hours could be:

Mon – Fri 08:45am – 11:15am

Or 

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri – 08:45 – 11:45am

 

Closing Date:  Sunday 31st May 2026 at midnight

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 10th June