School Receptionist/Office Administrator at Peak School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/PS/57095

Location

Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£15,100.00 - £15,373.00 Annually (Actual)
DCC Support Pay Scale Grade 6 (Points 6-7) £25,989 - £26,458 (FTE), Actual Salary £15,100 - £15,373 per annum

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

39 (Term Time Only)

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 10th May, 2026

Start Date

Upon completion of recruitment process

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

14/05/2026

Interview Date(s) 14/05/2026

About this Role

Job Title: School Receptionist/Office Administrator

Location: Peak School, Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES

Grade/Scale: DCC Support Pay Scale Grade 6 (Points 6-7), Actual Salary £15,100 - £15,373 per annum

Contract: 25 hours per week, Term Time Only, Monday to Friday from 08:15 to 13:30

Peak School are eager to appoint a friendly, motivated individual to join our busy school office to provide exceptional levels of support both internally and externally to our parents, carers and visitors. Working in a special school, the ideal candidate will have an awareness of pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), also having an awareness of the importance and responsibility of keeping children safe in school

The ideal candidate must have experience of working in a busy reception or administrative role and be keen to learn and able to support existing staff in our busy office. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with good knowledge of ICT packages and knowledge of MIS systems. School office experience would be desirable although not essential.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about Peak School and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

- Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

- Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Bev Tinson (Office Manager) on btinson@peakschool.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!