Receptionist and Admin Support at Milton Park Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/MPPS/83901
  Location
Eastney Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8ET
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£21,601.84 - £22,509.28 Annually (Actual)
  Closing Date
Midday, Wed 15th Apr, 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
TBC
   Interview Date(s)           TBC
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About this Role

VACANCY for Receptionist and Admin Support

Pay: Grade C (£21,601.84 - £22,509.28 Actual Salary, £25,186 - £26,244 FTE))
Contract/Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks) Working - Monday - Thursday 08:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 08:00am - 3:30pm)

We are looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Receptionist to be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors. As the face of the school, you will create a welcoming environment while supporting the smooth running of the school office.

This is a busy and varied role requiring excellent communication skills, strong organisational ability and a flexible, proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Welcome visitors, parents and pupils and manage front desk operations
  • Handle telephone and email enquiries and direct communications appropriately
  • Support pupil attendance processes including absence calls and record keeping
  • Provide general administrative support including filing, photocopying and correspondence
  • Assist with school communications, events and meetings
  • Administer first aid and pupil medication in line with school policies

Essentials

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Professional, calm and welcoming manner
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Competent IT skills and experience
  • Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare


Desirables

  • Previous experience in a school or busy reception environment
  • First Aid qualification
  • Experience of pupil attendance systems
  • Familiarity with school communication platforms and databases

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible.


The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.


Milton Park Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of this role, with particular reference to customer service, administration and working in a busy environment (including school settings if applicable)
  2. What administrative systems or tasks do you have experience of (e.g. managing emails, data entry, record keeping, calendars)? What systems, softwares or databases are you confident in using?
  3. What does safeguarding mean to you in a school setting?
  4. Tell us a little about yourself, including any interests or activities you enjoy outside of work, or anything else you'd like us to know

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