Job Description

Job Details

Behaviour Administrator and Receptionist

Salary:

Grade 5 SCP7 actual starting salary 13,832.76

Contract Type:

Term time only, including 3 INSET Days

Working Pattern:

22.5 hours per week working Monday, Thursday and Friday 8am to 4pm

Location:

Downlands Community School

Closing:

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 5th January 2026

Interviews:

TBC

Start date:

ASAP



We are seeking a friendly, organised, and reliable Behaviour Administrator and Receptionist to join our busy school office team. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with young people and adults alike.

Key Responsibilities:

Working efficiently in a busy and sometimes pressurised reception environment Using IT systems confidently, with training provided on the school's administration system (Bromcom) Accurately inputting and maintaining pupil data, including rewards and sanctions, and completing follow-up administrative tasks Communicating clearly and professionally with staff, parents, pupils, and external visitors, both in person and on the telephone Providing a welcoming, calm, and helpful front-of-house service while managing changing situations Administering First Aid in line with training and deciding when pupils or staff require further treatment or assessment

Training will be provided where necessary. This role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in supporting pupils, staff, and the wider school community.


The Successful Candidate Will


Be confident, approachable, and well organised Have strong IT and administrative skills Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills Remain calm, efficient, and professional under pressure Enjoy working with a wide range of people in a school setting

Further Information


Downlands Community School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.



Downlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This school and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.


How to Apply


To apply, please visit

http://www.downlands.wsussex.sch.uk

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website

http://www.downlands.wsussex.sch.uk

under "Information - Vacancies" or from our HR Officer, email:

lfaith@downlands.org

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

- Please

do not

select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.



LOCATION

Hassocks

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

05 January 2026