Rabbsfarm Primary School

Receptionist and Administration Assistant


Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 11/08/2026
Closing time: 11:59
Job Reference: CJ5773
Advert Posted On: 14/07/2026

Location
West Drayton, Middlesex
Salary
£25,789 - £26,157 per annum
Working Hours
Term Time   - 39.6 Weeks
Position
1 Required
Contract
Permanent
Work Hours
36 hours per week
Subject
Not applicable
NQT
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available

Receptionist and Administration Assistant 

Contract type: Permanent
Salary information: Scale 3, £25,789 - £26,157 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Work pattern: 36 hours per week, Term time + 5 INSET days + 3 days during school holidays to be agreed in advance every year with the Headteacher (39.6 weeks)

Start date: ASAP

Are you an organised, friendly and proactive administrator who enjoys working with people? Do you thrive in a busy environment where no two days are the same? If so, we would love to welcome you to our team at Rabbsfarm Primary School. 

Rabbsfarm Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive three-form entry school based in the vibrant Yiewsley community in Hillingdon. We are proud of our warm and supportive ethos, where pupils and staff thrive together. 

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, professional and highly organised Receptionist and Administration Assistant to join our dedicated support team. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines front-of-house reception duties with a wide range of administrative responsibilities, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. 

We are looking for someone who is: 

  • Experienced in working within a busy reception, office or customer service environment. 
  • Friendly, professional and welcoming, with excellent customer service skills. 
  • Highly organised with excellent administrative and record-keeping skills. 
  • Able to work independently, use initiative and effectively manage competing priorities. 
  • Confident communicating professionally with pupils, parents, staff, governors and external agencies. 
  • Experienced in maintaining accurate records and working with databases, ideally including SIMS. 
  • Comfortable managing telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries in a busy school office. 
  • Able to support admissions, wraparound care, after-school clubs and general school administration. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident in learning and using new technologies. 
  • Committed to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion. 
  • Dedicated to supporting the vision, values and culture of the school. 
  • Flexible, enthusiastic and able to work effectively as part of a team. 

In return, Rabbsfarm Primary School offers: 

  • A dedicated and experienced leadership team. 
  • A strong sense of community with kind, respectful and enthusiastic pupils. 
  • A supportive and welcoming school culture. 
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development. 
  • A varied and rewarding role where every day is different. 
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the continued success of the school and the experiences of our pupils, families and wider community. 

To learn more about our school, please visit: https://www.rabbsfarm.org.uk/hillingdon/primary/rabbsfarm.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01895 444971 to arrange an appointment. 

Closing date: 11 August 2026 at Noon



Additional Information
CVs will not be accepted

Safeguarding Statement
Rabbsfarm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Children’s Barred List check, pre-employment medical questionnaire, satisfactory reference checks and other pre-employment checks.
About The School
Job Summary
Location
West Drayton, Middlesex
Salary
£25,789 - £26,157 per annum
Working Hours
Term Time - 39.6 Weeks
Positions
1 Required
Work Hours
36 hours per week
Contract Type
Permanent
Subject
Not applicable
NQT Suitable?
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available