At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our school, managing front office duties and supporting administration.
- Company: Join St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, a vibrant community focused on family relationships.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, supportive environment, and training provided for your growth.
- Other info: Warmly welcome diverse applicants; visits to the school encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in our school while enjoying a varied and rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn; school admin experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 23615 - 25674 £ per year.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is seeking to appoint a warm, professional and highly organised Front of House Administrator to join our administration team. The start date will be 1st September 2026. The hours will be 7.5 hours per week worked over Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings - 8.30 - 11am. This is a fixed term position for 1 year. As the first point of contact for visitors, parents and pupils, this role is central to the life of our school. We believe parents are the first educators of their children and place great importance on building positive relationships with our families. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring every visitor receives a friendly welcome and excellent service.
St Teresa's is a thriving Catholic primary school with a flourishing school‑based nursery, Little Flowers. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering high‑quality administrative support.
Key Responsibilities- Reception and front office duties
- Responding to telephone, email and face‑to‑face enquiries
- Supporting attendance administration and maintaining registers
- Coordinating administration of clubs and school trips
- Processing post and parent correspondence and school communications
- Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
- Providing general administrative support to the school office
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be organised, efficient and able to prioritise workload
- Work calmly and professionally in a busy environment
- Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and attention to detail
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Support the Catholic ethos and values of the school
Experience of school administration would be advantageous, particularly knowledge of Arbor, ParentPay, Seesaw, CPOMS and Microsoft Office 365. Whilst experience in every aspect of the role is not essential, we are looking for someone with strong administrative skills and a willingness to learn. Training and support will be provided.
We Can Offer- A welcoming and supportive Catholic community
- Enthusiastic children and engaged families
- A friendly and dedicated staff team
- A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office.
To apply please download our application form and return to personnel@st-teresas.essex.sch.uk. At St Teresa's we serve a beautifully diverse school community and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a team that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our children and families.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, satisfactory references and all relevant pre‑employment checks. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Front of House Administrator in Colchester employer: Essex
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is an excellent employer, offering a warm and supportive community where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. With a focus on building positive relationships with families and providing high-quality administrative support, employees enjoy a varied role in a thriving environment that celebrates diversity. The school prioritises professional development and offers training opportunities, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
