Receptionist/Administrator

About the Role

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, [Employer hidden] is looking for a resourceful and energetic person to join the team that looks after our two schools, Fawcett Primary and Trumpington Meadows Primary, located in Trumpington on the southern edge of Cambridge.

Reporting to the Office Manager, you will be part of the front of house team responsible for communicating with families, visitors and the public. You will support the safeguarding of our students, ensuring only authorised persons have access to the school, and visitors, ensuring they are properly supervised and aware of how to stay safe during their visit. You will have a key role in maintaining accurate student and staff records on a range of computerised systems, including supporting the twice daily registration process. You will provide support to Senior Management team to communicate with families, other care services supporting our students and the general public. You will support the organisation of a wide range of school events.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Thrive on being organised
• Proficient in the use of ICT (especially Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to focus whilst working in a busy environment
• Previous experience of working in a school or similar environment (ideal)

Job Details

Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday

Working Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday with an early finish at 3:30 pm on either a Tuesday or a Thursday.

Pay Scale: Local Government Pay Scale 3 pts 5 – 6 (£25,583 – £25,989 fte) pro rata

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

Overtime: Reasonable amount of paid overtime expected to cover occasional absence of other team members.

Location Details: Well served by transport links, short drive from Junction 11 of the M11, ample parking, adjacent to Trumpington Park & Ride, short walk from Guided Busway, well connected to safe cycle routes with secure cycle parking.

Safeguarding and Application

Trumpington Federation is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare. All applicants will be subject to online checks prior to shortlisting and all appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Safeguarding procedures form part of the induction process.

To Apply: Please visit the ‘Joining our Schools’ section of our website www.trumpingtonfederation.co.uk and click on the ‘Work with us’ tab. You will then be able to download an application pack and an application form.

Closing Date: 23rd March 2026

Interview: Week commencing 13th April 2026