We will consider applications as soon as they are submitted and may close the advertisement earlier than the scheduled deadline.
Dovelands Primary School wishes to appoint a Receptionist, to work as part of our office team. The role consists of greeting parents and dealing with any queries, answering the phone, ordering lunches, and other simple admin tasks. The working days and times are: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 1:00pm. Contract: Permanent. 25 hours per week during term time, 38 weeks per year.
Start date: As soon as possible. Salary: £14,088 per annum (actual salary)Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025Interviews to be held: Friday 31st October 2025We would like you: To have great communication skills, work well as part of a team, and thrive in a busy office environment. We can offer you: A calm school, full of wonderful children and staff, and a friendly, stimulating environment in which to work in. If you are interested then you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible as these will be considered when they are submitted and this vacancy may be ended sooner than the advertised end date.
Please complete the Online Application Form via Eteach. Please ensure the Supporting Statement section is completed as fully as possible, detailing your reasons for applying for the job, what makes you suitable, and any key experience you have that fits the specifications. Please complete details for 2 referrees, who must know you in a professional capacity, as personal references cannot be accepted. Safeguarding Statement
Dovelands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a declaration that you are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations (2009). Other necessary checks will also be undertaken.