Receptionist/Administrator

• Salary: Scale 3, Point 5 (Pro Rata - Term Time only)
• Location: Gallions Primary School
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 14.5 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 31/08/2026 at 23:59

Temp until August 2027

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and approachable Receptionist / Administrator to join our friendly and dedicated school office team. As a key member of the school community, you will work closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders and the admin staff team to ensure smooth daily operations, maintain high-quality communication and support the administration of pupil attendance.

The successful candidate will provide a warm and welcoming front-of-house presence, manage a wide range of administrative tasks and play a vital role in securing accurate attendance processes that support our pupils' wellbeing and progress.

Gallions Primary School is a vibrant, happy and two form successful school serving a richly diverse community in the heart of East London. We are part of the New Vision Trust and work closely with our joint Academy schools to strive for the best for all our pupils.

Who are we looking for?

• Has strong administrative experience, ideally in a school or education environment.
• Can lead and coordinate office systems, processes and communication effectively.
• Is confident using a range of IT systems, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Can build strong, professional relationships with children, families, staff and external partners.
• Is proactive, flexible and able to manage a varied and sometimes fast-paced workload.
• Can confidently support attendance monitoring, communication with families and accurate record-keeping.
• Embodies our school values: Responsible, Independence, Collaborative, Inquisitive, Courageous and Resilience.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme to support wellbeing.
• The chance to be part of a friendly, ambitious team within a supportive organisation.

The schools in the New Vision Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role is not exempt from ROA 1974. A self-disclosure is required for this post, as well as an enhanced DBS certificate and barred list check. Please find the School's Safeguarding Policy at

Please note an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.

The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.