School Administrator and Reception Assistant

Following an internal promotion within the team, Dawn House School are seeking an Admin and Reception Assistant who will be the first point of contact for general enquiries.

Job details

Location

Dawn House School, Helmsley Road, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0DQ

Salary

Actual salary £20,780.74 - £21,415.18 (Based on FTE £23,976 - £24,708)

Hours of work

Working 35 hours per week, working hours 8am – 3.30pm Some flexibility of working pattern to suit individual

Contract

Permanent

Closing date

May 22, 2026

Job Title: School Administrator and Reception Assistant

Location: Dawn House School, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Actual salary £20,780.74 – £21,415.18 (Based on FTE £23,976 – £24,708)
Working pattern: Permanent Contract, Full-Time (35 hours per week) 8.00am to 3.30pm, Term-time only 39 weeks per year

Start Date: June 2026

Role Overview

Dawn House School is looking for an organised and proactive School Administrator and Reception Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff and pupils, providing a professional reception and administrative service within our busy school environment.

We are seeking someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

Reception Duties

• Welcome visitors, parents, contractors and delivery staff in a warm and professional manner
• Answer telephone enquiries, take messages and manage voicemail communications
• Follow safeguarding procedures including visitor sign-in processes and DBS checks
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff

Administrative Duties

• Prepare and distribute daily school briefing information
• Maintain attendance and late arrival records using Arbor
• Support with photocopying, printer supplies and office resources
• Assist with hospitality arrangements and meeting room bookings
• Support ordering of school resources and vehicle bookings
• Provide general administrative support across the school

Information Systems

• Use Arbor and ParentPay systems effectively
• Update parents and staff regarding events, trips and school information
• Monitor and respond to Arbor communications appropriately

What we are looking for

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a busy office or reception environment
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, email and internet use
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure

About Us

Dawn House, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential school dedicated to supporting children with complex speech and language challenges. We provide integrated education, therapy, and care to pupils aged 5-19. Our school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and offers a collaborative, child-centred environment with communication at its heart. Join our passionate and dynamic team, where we give young people the communication skills they need to face the future with confidence. Visit our website here.

How to Apply
Informal enquiries about this post can be made to Karen Lindley, School Business and Finance Manager on 01623 795361, karen.Lindley@dawnhouse.org.uk

To apply please complete the application form (application pack attached) and send this to Catherine Ingram, School Business Administrator catherine.ingram@dawnhouse.org.uk

Closing date: 9am, Friday, 22 nd May 2026

Interviews taking place w/c 25 th May 2026

Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.

A copy of our Safeguarding policy can be found here: School Safeguarding Policy