Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist Maternity Cover until 31st August 2027 Salary: Band A Point 1 - 6 (£20,975.39- £22,450.61 actual salary per annum) 37 hours per week Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday - 8:00am - 3:30pm (30-minute unpaid break for lunch) 38 weeks of the year - term time plus INSET days Start Date: September 2026 Thames Park Secondary School is seeking a friendly, organised, and dedicated Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff. As a valued member of our administrative team, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth school operations while providing excellent customer service. Thames Park Secondary School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the Schools’ Co-operative Society. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Support Manager and will be: Welcoming visitors and handling telephone enquiries Managing school communications with parents Assisting with clerical tasks such as sorting mail and distributing letters Using the school management information systems (Bromcom) for administrative support Communicating with parents using current systems Providing general clerical support as required The successful candidate will: Be passionate, motivated, and have excellent communication skills Be able to multitask and stay calm under pressure and remain positive Have GCSE Maths & English - 4-9 or equivalent and strong IT skills Have excellent written skills with the ability to multi-task In return for your hard work, you will receive: Two-week October half term National Conditions of Service Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Gym Support from highly experienced SLT members, the wider trust network and collaboration with our two other secondary schools Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools Recognition of continuous service  Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please applynowor you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhanhr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944. Thames Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will b