Withington Girls’ School, The Sunday Times’ North-West Independent School of the Decade 2021, is looking for a well-qualified, experienced School Administration Assistant/Receptionist to join this happy and successful independent day school for girls
The School Administration Team is a Support Staff function and consists of three School Administration Assistants/Receptionists responsible for the provision of the School Reception and School administrative tasks. The role of School Administration Assistant/Receptionist plays an integral role in the operation of Withington Girls’ School, working closely with all support staff, teachers and the Senior Leadership team, as well as other stakeholders including prospective and current parents, alumnae, visitors and the local community.
The role of School Administration Assistant/Receptionist is immediately available. This role is 20 hours per week, 14:00pm-18:00pm, Monday to Friday, term time plus two weeks only. One of these weeks, are to be worked, the first week of the School’s summer holidays. The post holder will need to be flexible and have the ability to work extra hours at short notice. Please see the job pack for full details.
If you would like to apply for the role of School Administration Assistant/Receptionist, you will need to complete the School’s application form and submit along with a covering letter to:
Email: recruitment@wgs.org
Please note that only applications using the School’s application form will be considered.
Closing Date: 8am, Friday 13th March 2026
Interview Date: As soon as possible thereafter
Withington Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.
Withington Girls’ School is an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses.
We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best.
Our school is dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.
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100 Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6BL
Closing Date: 13 March 2026
