Administrator & Receptionist

Salary for this role is pending Job Evaluation

We are seeking a friendly, organised and professional Administrative and Reception Assistant to join our busy school office team. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines reception duties with administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school. The successful candidate will provide a welcoming first point of contact for visitors, parents and external agencies while supporting a wide range of administrative functions across the school.

Working closely with colleagues, you will assist with reception services, telephone and email enquiries, data entry, record keeping, correspondence, event administration and maintaining school information systems. You will also support the administration team during busy periods and contribute to the effective running of office procedures and systems.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, strong organisational abilities, attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively and professionally. A flexible and proactive approach, together with a commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people, is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and play a key role in providing an efficient, professional and welcoming service to our school community

Bramcote College is a friendly, inclusive and multicultural place to work and study. We secured a well-deserved Good judgement in February 2024, and achievement is on a secure upward trend. Our students are well-behaved and motivated. “Classrooms are calm and orderly. Around school, pupils are polite and respectful” - Ofsted 2024. We have excellent support from parents and the community, and a talented and positive staff team. We are ambitious for every student and provide high-quality pastoral care and support, as well as outstanding enrichment opportunities for our students and the local community. We are committed to excellent professional development for all. Continued school improvement is supported by membership of The White Hills Park Trust. A new school will be built over the next two years, with anticipated completion Easter 2028.

"There are high aspirations for all pupils at Bramcote College. The school’s motto encourages pupils to ‘Work hard, Be well, Do well.' Pupils are happy and appreciate the opportunities that the school gives them." Ofsted 2024.

Additional Information about our School and Trust can be found at https://bramcote.college

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.  We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils. 

Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Lucy Chan on 0115 916 8900

Applications for the post must be submitted by 3.00 pm Friday 13November 2026 via our online application form, which can be found at Careers | The White Hills Park Trust or by clicking the ‘apply now’ link.

Interviews likely to be held Thursday 19 November 2026

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work.

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

Claire Shaw

CEO