Receptionist/Clerical Assistant
Overview
Could you be the Receptionist Assistant we are looking for? Are you a hardworking, enthusiastic professional who enjoys working with children and loves working in a team where every day brings a new challenge?
Newlands Primary School is seeking to recruit two part-time Receptionist Assistants:
Morning role: 8:00am – 10:00/10:30am, Monday to Friday (term time only) Finish time negotiable
Afternoon role: 2:00/2:30pm - 4:30pm, Wednesday to Friday (term time only) Start time negotiable
These are two separate positions, but we would also consider appointing one person to cover both roles.
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a successful, hardworking and friendly team. Working in a primary school requires flexibility, adaptability and a good sense of humour. Experience of working in an office, reception role is desirable but full training will be given. Confidentiality is a key element of this post.
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. This role requires an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure.
Visits to school are welcomed. Please call the school office and request a tour with Mrs McPhee our School Business Manager on 02380 773363.
Personal attributes
Working in a primary school requires flexibility, adaptability and a good sense of humour. Experience of working in an office, reception role is desirable but full training will be given. Confidentiality is a key element of this post.
Salary & Benefits
Salary (Grade 4, SCP5, FTE £24,790):
Morning role (10–12.5 hrs per week): Actual salary £5,746 – £7,183
Afternoon role (6–7.5 hrs per week): Actual salary £3,448 – £4,309
These are two separate positions, but if one person were appointed to cover both roles, the salaries would be combined.
(plus excellent pension and benefits)
Location
Newlands Primary School
38 Windermere Avenue
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 9GF
Deadline and how to apply
All applications must be completed on the Southampton City Council application form, no CV’s. Please return applications to Mandy McPhee: Businessmanager@newlandsprimary.co.uk by 12 noon on 19 September 2025.
Safeguarding
Our Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Job reference: NPS-2509(2)