Salary
Grade 3, level 1: £13.45 per hour. £25,948.86 per annum – to be reduced pro-rata.
Contractual hours
12.5
Basis
Part time
Package
Term-time only, plus 1 additional week per year to be worked during school holidays.
Job category/type
Administration, Business and Finance
Date posted
30/04/2026
Job reference
COPM005523
SCHOOL VACANCY
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.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.
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
Please note that holidays cannot be taken during term time.
An application form and further details are available to download from the school website
https://copmanthorpeprimary.co.uk/About-Us/Vacancies/
Please submit completed forms by email to
Post or by hand: Copmanthorpe Primary, Low Green, Copmanthorpe, York, YO32 3SB
Closing date: Sunday 31 May 2026 at 12 midnight
Interview date: 10 June 2026
City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.