Reading Borough Council

School Receptionist - Wilson Primary School

Reading Borough Council

Skilled Worker, A ratingPosted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

#### School Receptionist - Wilson Primary School

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28/10/2026

School Receptionist - Wilson Primary School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

### Job details

##### Job details

Salary

£12,232 to £13,456 Per year

Contractual hours

  • 20
  • Basis
  • Part time
  • Region
  • Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time
  • Job category/type
  • Administration / Clerical, Customer Services, Education, Schools
  • Date posted
  • 16/10/2026
  • Job reference

SCH3574

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  • ##### Job description
  • 20 Hours per week - Monday to Friday 12.00pm - 4.00pm - Term time only plus 5 inset days – Permanent
  • The Federation of Wilson Primary and Oxford Road Community School are seeking to appoint a flexible, hardworking Receptionist (with administrative responsibilities), to work at Wilson Road Primary School.
  • This role requires flexibility across the Federation as there will also be an occasional need to cover reception at Oxford Road Community School.

Your duties include

  • Being a friendly face to parents, staff, visitors and pupils
  • Phone/Reception duties including communicating with parents and staff by text, email etc
  • Providing efficient administrative responsibilities across many aspects of the school
  • Liaise with staff for the booking and coordination of a wide range of activities.
  • Utilising various admin databases and web-based systems.
  • Arranging and communicating school milk, school photograph, immunisations etc.

You will need

  • Excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, and confident in the use of other operating systems.
  • Be well organised, approachable and enjoy varied tasks.
  • Recent experience, skills or knowledge of reception or admin in a school setting would be an advantage.
  • Closing date: Wednesday 28th October 2026 – we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Interview date: TBC

Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

Full details of the post including how to apply are on our website: https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/index.asp

Visits to the school are very much welcomed. To arrange a visit, or if you require any further information, please contact the Wilson school office on 0118 937 5573 or contact [email protected]

We wish to make an appointment as soon as possible and will consider applications upon receipt, therefore candidates are encouraged to apply straight away

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. This position requires an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

School Receptionist - Wilson Primary School

School Receptionist - Wilson Primary School

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