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Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Cookridge Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7DH

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Term time only plus 5 days. Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm. 32.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: A1 - B1 £24,796 - £25,989 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Receptionist/administration assistant you will be the first point of contact for pupils and visitors, determining their requirements and completing a range of duties on a day to day basis including supporting pupil queries, liaising with parents both over the phone and face to face and supporting colleagues.

This can be an extremely busy position and the successful candidate must be hardworking, energetic, reliable and have the ability to deal with issues using their own initiative as they arise whilst also working as part of a team.

Duties will include:

• Answer and screen incoming calls.
• Face to face reception duties which includes pupils, parents, contractors and visitors.
• Perform general administration duties including typing of correspondence, reports and other clerical duties where needed.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Problem solving abilities
• Careful attention to office duties
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional
• Competent using IT systems
• GCSE Grade C and above in English and Maths
• Some experience of financial administration

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

At Cookridge, we believe that happy staff make happy schools. We are committed to supporting your wellbeing, professional development, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

A genuinely supportive and friendly working environment where your wellbeing is a priority.

A school culture that values collaboration, encourages innovation, and celebrates individual strengths.

The opportunity to work alongside passionate colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference every day.

Ongoing professional development and encouragement to pursue your own learning and growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application before the closing date to l.hunter@cookridgeprimaryschool.org.uk

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the school directly on 0113 3862500

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cookridge Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 318 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cookridge Primary School website
• Email address: l.hunter@cookridgeprimaryschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 01133862500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cookridge-primary-school

Cookridge primary is situated in North West Leeds.

Arranging a visit to Cookridge Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.hunter@cookridgeprimaryschool.org.uk.

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