1 day per week, 8am-3pm (6.5 hours)

Term time only

Grade 2, scale point 4

(Approx £3,788 Pro-rota per annum)

Are you a friendly, organised and proactive professional who loves working in a dynamic environment? Do you want to play a key role in supporting an exceptional team that empowers pupils with diverse learning needs to thrive? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an Outstanding Special School with a proud reputation for delivering innovative, individualised education for young people aged 4–18 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. As our school continues to grow, we are excited to invite a dedicated Receptionist/Administrator to join our welcoming, supportive, and forward-thinking team from October 2026, one day per week (Monday’s - term time only) to cover a period of Maternity.

What makes us special:

At our school, everyone matters. Our dedicated staff work in close partnership to create a positive, inclusive environment where every young person is supported to achieve their full potential. As the first point of contact for many families, visitors and professionals, our Receptionist/Administrator plays a vital role in shaping the warm, professional image of our school.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Receptionist/Administrator who shares our commitment to:

• Outstanding communication – you’ll be confident and approachable, with excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with parents, staff, visitors, and external agencies.
• Efficiency and organisation – from managing front desk duties to maintaining accurate records, your attention to detail and ability to prioritise will help keep our school running smoothly.
• Teamwork – you’ll work closely with colleagues across the school and contribute positively to our collaborative culture.
• Discretion and professionalism – as a key member of our administrative team, confidentiality and integrity are essential

What we offer:

• A supportive and friendly team who value each other’s contributions.
• A modern, well-resourced school environment with a focus on staff wellbeing.
• Varied and rewarding work, where no two days are the same.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A positive and inclusive school community where kindness, respect and belonging are central to our ethos.
• A role where your organisational skills and warm personality can truly make a difference every day.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience working in a school or busy office environment is desirable but not essential. Training will be provided.
• Strong IT skills, including confidence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Microsoft 365).
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Calm, approachable, and flexible under pressure.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.

Ready to make a difference?

If you are an enthusiastic, highly organised individual who thrives in a people-focused role and is committed to supporting a vibrant school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us at Carlton Digby School and be part of something truly special. ‘Together We Achieve’ and your contribution will help our young people shine.

To apply:

Application forms and further details are available from the school website:

www.carltondigby.notts.sch.uk.

Please ensure applications include the job reference. Please submit applications to:

sbm@carltondigby.notts.sch.uk. The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 1 September 2026.

Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, we regret to advise your application was unsuccessful and due to previous high response, will be unable to provide individual feedback.