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Receptionist

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
12/11/2026
Advert End Date:
25/11/2026 09:00
Salary:
£25,614- £26,016
Hours per week:
25
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
304779
Employment Location:
Peterlee
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
25 Nov
Further Information
Permanent Contract - Part Time - 9am – 2pm Monday – Friday
Term Time Only
Required to start as soon as possible.
 
This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply again.
 
Howletch Lane primary School is a large primary located in Peterlee in the East of County Durham.
 
We are seeking an organised and personable school receptionist to join our team. You will be the welcoming face of our school, managing day to day office operations, supporting staff and students.
 
Key responsibilities:
•         Reception duties, phone calls and visitor management.
•         Support with all aspects of a busy school office.
•         Assist with school events, scheduling and general administrative tasks.
•         Assist senior administrator
 
What we’re looking for:
 
•         Strong organisational and communication skills.
•         Previous experience of school office systems is essential.
•         Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
•         A friendly, professional approach with excellent attention to detail.
•         Knowledge of school management systems
 
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 
 
In return, the school can offer you wonderful children with a desire to learn, a supportive staff team, parents and governors and the opportunity to help shape the future of Howletch Lane Primary School.
 
Visits to the school are encouraged and available Wednesday – Friday’s. Please contact the school office to arrange.
 
Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:
 
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
 
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
 
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th November 2026 – 9:00am
Interview date: TBC
 
Howletch Lane Primary School
Pennine Drive Peterlee SR8 2NQ
 
Tel: 0191 5862765
Email: howletch@durhamlearning.net
 
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