Bishop Rawstorne Church Of England Academy, Highfield Road, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9HH (959 on roll)
Tel: 01772 600349
School website: www.bishopr.co.uk
RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT (PERMANENT)
23.25 HOURS PER WEEK TERM TIME ONLY - 8.15AM to 4.30PM MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY
We are seeking to appoint a friendly and organised person to join our busy and welcoming school office.
As one of the first people our students, parents, colleagues and visitors meet, you will play a vital role in creating a warm, positive and professional experience from the moment they walk through our doors. You will be approachable and caring, with the organisation, confidence and resilience to thrive in a busy school environment where no two days are quite the same.
Working as part of our dedicated administrative team, you will provide an efficient and welcoming reception service alongside a varied range of administrative responsibilities. From answering calls and welcoming visitors to supporting attendance procedures, managing sign-in and sign-out, processing deliveries and maintaining accurate records, you will be at the heart of the day-to-day life of the school.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will make a real difference every day. You will join a supportive and dedicated team and become an important part of our school community, helping to ensure that our students, families and staff receive the high-quality support they deserve.
We recognise that candidates bring different levels of experience, but what matters most to us is your can do approach, commitment and willingness to learn. We will support the successful candidate to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence in the role.
If you are someone who cares about getting things right, enjoys working with people and wants to make a positive contribution to the life of a school, we would love to hear from you.
Completed applications should be sent to:
[email protected]
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete the confidential disclosure form and bring it to interview.
Bishop Rawstorne is committed to the safeguarding of all students. The successful candidate will be required to undertake the Enhanced Disclosure process via the DBS and any appointment will be subject to this process. In line with KCSIE, the academy will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of the due diligence process. Failure to declare any previous convictions may result in a job offer being withdrawn.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The closing date is 09.00 am 21/09/2026
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
