Receptionist / Admin Level 2

Grade: Grade 3, SCP 5 - 6

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 20 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term time only

Actual Salary: £12,147 12,339

Interview Date: 07 May 2026

Springside School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Administrator Level 2 (Receptionist).

Applicants must:

• Possess or be willing to work towards GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade A*- C or Level 9-4, or an alternative Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Have experience of a wide range of administration and financial work.
• Have experience of using computer packages, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Have an excellent telephone manner
• Be able to liaise with parents and visitors to the school both face to face, email and telephone.

Springside is a new-build special school co-located with a mainstream primary school.

The reception is shared between both schools the position and involves taking calls on behalf of both schools. The working hours are set between 8.00am and 12.00pm Monday to Friday (4 hours per day).

Applicants must have an understanding of the work of a school with a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection while working within a school setting.

Applicants should also have a good understanding of data protection and maintaining confidentiality.

Excellent communication skills are a necessity for the role as you will be covering Reception duties and liaising with parents and visitors to the school.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to Recruitment@springside.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on 27 April 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.