Administration Assistant / Receptionist - Internal Applicants Only at Forest Way School
This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Open Thinking Partnership. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.
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Actual pro‑rata salary: £22,248.39
About this Role
Administration Assistant / Receptionist
Working hours: between 08:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday
Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: Grade 6 Full‑time equivalent: £25,995 – £26,409
Actual pro‑rata salary: £22,248.39
About Forest Way School
Forest Way School is an outstanding all age special school with over 292 pupils on roll. We are proud to be part of the Open Thinking Partnership (OTP) where our vision for all pupils and staff is to “Thrive at Forest Way.”
Our highly committed and professional staff work collaboratively to nurture and support our children and young people, create a welcoming and respectful environment, and recognise abilities, not disabilities.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint an Administration Assistant / Receptionist to join our friendly and supportive team. This role is central to the smooth running of the school and provides a vital point of contact for pupils, families, staff, and visitors.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Acting as the first point of contact at reception for visitors, parents, staff, and pupils
Overseeing School meals – ensuring ordering is accurate and pupil accounts are up to date
Supporting with all communication letters to parents and the administration of trip letters
Ordering and invoicing
Managing the school calendars
Supporting with the annual review process
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Excellent communication skills and a welcoming, personable manner
A professional approach at all times
High levels of IT competence
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
Empathy and understanding of young people with additional needs
Resilience, flexibility, and a positive “can‑do” attitude
The confidence to use initiative
The role requires a high level of confidentiality
Working Pattern
The role is term‑time only (38 weeks) with an additional 5 training days.
Three of these days will be worked during school training days in August 2026
The remaining days will be agreed with the Business Manager/Heads of School
Safeguarding and Pre‑Employment Checks
The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an
Enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Forest Way School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our robust safeguarding processes aim to maximise opportunity, minimise risk, and promote a strong safeguarding culture across the workforce.
How to Apply / Further Information
Applications to be submitted via My New Term
Rachael Mortimer
📞 01530 831899
📧 rmortimer@forestway.leics.sch.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026
Interviews: Week commencing: TBC
Please note: If you have not heard from us by 14 May 2026, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Contact Details
Rachael Mortimer
01530 831899
rmortimer@forestway.leics.sch.uk
Forest Way School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- Please state any relevant experience you have that you consider to be useful for the role.
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