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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

The Governors of Grayrigg CE Primary School wish to appoint an organised, friendly and reliable person for the position of School Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to work within our school. Required from 7th January 2026.

Part time fixed term contract to 31.03.2028 due to budgetary reasons, 20 hours per week, Term-Time Only (Working pattern to be agreed as either 8.30 am – 12.30 pm Monday – Friday or 8.30am - 3.30pm 2 days and 8.30am - 12 noon 2 mornings per week)

BS4 £25,583 p.a. pro-rata (0.45 FTE / hourly rate £13.26)

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of working within an office environment

Be qualified to NVQ 2 or equivalent

Have excellent ICT and interpersonal skills

Work well independently and as a member of a team

Closing date: 12.30pm on Friday 14th November 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, this will be by Tuesday 18th November 2025.

Interviews will be held on Friday 21st November 2025.

Grayrigg CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you are interested in this position, you can find further details in the job description. To apply, complete the job application form and email to office@grayrigg.cumbria.sch.uk before the closing date.