Parrenthorn High School, Heywood Road, Prestwich
Receptionist
Grade 5 £25,583
We are looking to appoint a Receptionist / Administrator to provide support within our busy school office. This position is for 37 hours a week, term time plus Five days, starting as soon as possible. Pro Rata Salary is £22,569
You must have excellent organisational and time management skills; be able to work independently using your own initiative as well as part of a team and be able to manage sensitive and confidential information. Effective communication skills, a good telephone manner and awareness of Health and Safety issues are essential. The post holder will also assist in the provision of First Aid within school. Recent experience of clerical and administrative work and the ability to use Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel and Publisher are essential. Experience of SIMS would be an advantage.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
Employees of the school have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. From 1st September 20205 Parrenthorn are part of the Vision Multi-Academy Trust.
Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application forms and further details are downloadable from this page and returnable to the Head Teacher via email to: parrenthorn@bury.gov.uk, at the school by 9.00am on Friday 17th October and interviews will take place on Thursday 23rd October 2025.