Job Description

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join the office team at our village primary school. Loxwood Primary School is a small, rural, friendly and busy community where the children's well-being is at the heart of everything that we do. The role has many aspects and would suit someone keen to be part of a really wonderful team of staff, governors, pupils and volunteers

Job Details

Salary:

West Sussex NJC Grade 5, point 7 (currently 26,403.00 FTE 2025) paid on 24th of each month

Pro-rated salary approximately = 18,251.55 Paid for 38 weeks per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

37.5 hours per week (including an unpaid half hour lunch break) term time only (including 2 INSET days). Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm

Location:

Loxwood Primary School

Interviews:

9th January 2026

What You Need to Succeed

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled person to join the Loxwood team. Would you like to be the 'face of Loxwood School'? You will be the first person to greet our staff and families when they arrive at the school.



This position requires a person who can demonstrate flexibility, works well within a small team, but is also self-motivated and can work on their own when necessary. It can be a pressurised environment, so we are looking for someone who can keep calm and think clearly under the demands of a busy school reception.



Knowledge of Microsoft Office, excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and a strong attention detail is essential. We are looking for a dedicated individual who will be a proactive member of the school community. Flexibility and commitment are essential characteristics of the role, in addition to demonstrating common sense and initiative at all times. The Receptionist is responsible to the Headteacher and Business Manager and will be responsible for managing first aid across the school.



The job description and person specification shown in the pack will give you a good indication of who we are looking for, including the skills and experience that would make for our ideal candidate.

Further Information

Loxwood 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the information pack and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to head@loxwoodschool.com



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01403 752207.

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Job Reference: SCHO01549