Receptionist and Administrator


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sheffield, S2 1EE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Appointment of a temporary Administration and Clerical Clerk (Grade 4) to start in November to cover a maternity position with the potential for extension depending on the wishes of the current post holder.

The post is 37 hours per week over 40 weeks.

“Prince Edward is a Good School” (Ofsted March 2024)

Are you a friendly, polite individual who can be a positive first point of contact in our busy school office? With our current receptionist soon to be taking maternity leave, Prince Edward Primary is looking for a welcoming and compassionate individual to work as part of a skilled team and keep our vibrant school running smoothly.

We are a thriving, modern school of 450 pupils (ages 3–11) at the heart of our local community. We pride ourselves on a supportive leadership culture, well-established systems with modern, quality resources.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to build warm, positive relationships under pressure

• Ideally have experience of school administration (or a strong willingness to learn quickly)

• Be resilient, with common sense, and the confidence to work on their own initiative

• Demonstrate good time management and the ability to multi-task in a busy office environment

We are also looking for these desirable skills:

• Familiarity with school information systems such as Arbor and Parent Hub

• Competency in MS Excel and MS Word

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and co-operative team with wonderful pupils

• A supportive leadership team invested in your professional development

• An efficient school environment with well-established systems, modern technology, and a skilled office team

• Relevant role training (including Safeguarding, First Aid, Stock ordering and procurement processing)

Further details about the role

Closing Date: 7th October 2026

Shortlisting: 8th October 2026

Interviews:13th October 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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