Vacancy Details: Receptionist/Admin Assistant About the role St John's Primary School and Nursery is a nurturing, inclusive and successful primary school and nursery in the heart of Kenilworth. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, calm and friendly person to join our happy, hardworking school office team. This is a great time to be joining our school as we continue to build on our significant strengths and successes. The successful candidate will require the ability to prioritise and manage a frequently changing workload, possess good organisational skills, develop good working relationships with both parents and staff and will be a responsible and reliable individual. The successful candidate will: • Have strong communication skills • Be a highly experienced receptionist with proven administration skills • Be an excellent team player • Be very organised, able to meet deadlines and show attention to detail • Have excellent customer skills, professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm and friendly, even in stressful situations, ensure a welcoming and efficient front desk experience • Have effective organisational and multitasking abilities • Have a passion for excellence and share our vision • Be highly motivated and enthusiastic • Able to contribute to and work collaboratively as part of a team • Be flexible and adaptable St John’s Primary and Nursery school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Hours of Work: 20 Hours (08.30am until 12.30pm Monday to Friday) Contract Term: Fixed Term Contract Length: Until 21st July 2027 Salary Range: Scale D Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at midday Please send completed application and equality forms to: recruitment@stjohnsprimarykenilworth.co.uk Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 7th July 2026