Receptionist and Administrator

Do you believe every child deserves the very best education? Are you creative, enthusiastic, energetic and a committed team player? If so, we have the position for you!

We are seeking an outstanding teacher of Receptionist and Administrator to join our team to inspire and engage our pupils to ‘be the best they can be’.

We are seeking to appoint a highly efficient, professional, and courteous Receptionist and Administrator to join our Administration team. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors, the successful candidate will play a key role in upholding the welcoming and professional image of the school. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to remain calm under pressure, effectively manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines with accuracy and composure. This role requires excellent organisational skills, a high level of self-motivation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive administrative team. Key responsibilities include managing the visitor sign-in process in line with the school’s safeguarding protocols, maintaining confidentiality at all times, and using the school’s Management Information System (SIMS) to support day-to-day administrative functions.

This role will be fixed term until July 2026 in the first instance.

Frederick Bremer School is a vibrant and diverse community school located in Walthamstow. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated by our recent 2024 Ofsted visit, where we received a good rating, highlighting our continuous improvement and dedication to high-quality education. Frederick Bremer School is a creative and nurturing environment where all staff and pupils are inspired to be ‘the very best they can be.’ Our vision and values are central to our practice, focusing on equipping every pupil with the skills, qualities, and attributes needed to be successful 21st-century citizens.

Our school is truly representative of the local Walthamstow community. With no ethnic group making up more than 18% of the school population and over 50% of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium, we celebrate and embrace our diversity. Although we have two-thirds boys to girls due to the impact of three girls’ schools in the Authority, girls thrive both academically and socially at our school. Frederick Bremer School is a values-driven community school. We believe that positive human relationships are the key driver for individual and collective success. Therefore, we are deliberately cultivating our school culture to create a climate of ‘high challenge, low threat’—where great teaching can enable pupils to learn and improve in an atmosphere of safety and kindness, and with a belief that we all have potential to fulfill. We are building on our heritage and culture to unlock the potential for greatness for our Generation Alpha pupils

Frederick Bremer school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

We look forward to receiving your application by the deadline of 9am Monday 16th June 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing the 16 of June 2025. Please note that we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Please indicate what working pattern you wish to apply for.

Opt 1: 7:30am – 3:30pm OR Opt 2: 7:30am – 2:30pm

This should be: A completed application form which includes supporting statement of no more than 2 A4 sides outlining how you meet the person specification and your suitability for this role. CV’s will not be considered.

Forms should be returned or emailed to recruitment@bremer.waltham.sch.uk If you have been shortlisted by the interview panel, you will be contacted by email to attend an interview, together with information about the interview process and any other documents you will be required to bring.

For more information or if you would like to visit the school prior to interview, please contact the email above. Please note that the school reserves the right to carryout online checks, such as; Social Media Accounts. 

Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification for this post before application.

Applicants will be shortlisted if they demonstrate that they have met the person specification and demonstrate through the application that they have the ability to meet the job description.

The selection process will include (but is not limited to):

• skill assessments
• a full panel interview

The panel reserve the right not to appoint. Please note that we don’t negotiate on salary. The school supports flexible working, so please discuss with the Headteacher if you would like to consider a flexible working pattern or part-time employment.