21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    13 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 20 hours per week, term time only (8.00am to 12.00pm, Monday to Friday)

Contract type

Fixed term - 31 August 2027

Actual salary

£11,458.86 to £11,719.94

Pay scale

Grade D, SCP 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

The School Receptionist is the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and children. As the ‘face’ of the school the receptionist should be welcoming, personable, helpful, and able to represent the School in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role has exceptional communication and organization skills, alongside experience with IT packages to support their front-line role.

What the school offers its staff

  • A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
  • Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
  • An aspirational curriculum for all students
  • A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
  • Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
  • Opportunities for career development

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Layfield Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
215 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01642 786153

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Layfield Primary School. We are a dedicated and passionate community, committed to providing the best possible learning environment for our children. Our aim is to nurture every child so they can reach their full potential, both academically and personally.

At Layfield Primary School, we believe that the foundation of a successful school lies in a strong, motivated, and caring staff team. Therefore, we take great care in selecting individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also enthusiastic about making a real difference in the lives of young people. If you share our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Arranging a visit to Layfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@layfield.org.uk.

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