Part Time Receptionist

Shacklewell Primary School, London, E8 2EA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time: 3.15 pm-6.15pm, Mon - Fri
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Pay scale: Scale 4 Points 7-10

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are in search of an approachable, highly organised, and reliable Part-Time Receptionist to represent Shacklewell Primary School during our busy late afternoon hours. The successful candidate will act as the welcoming face of our school, managing front-of-house enquiries, supporting end-of-day dismissals, and assisting parents, visitors, and staff with warmth, professionalism, and care. If you possess exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for our school community, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

1.Popular, well-resourced schools with welcoming and supportive environments;

2.A strong culture of collaboration across our four Federation schools;

3.Excellent professional development opportunities and support for career progression;

4.A friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team committed to working together;

5.The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to four vibrant schools.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Part-Time Receptionist Advertisement.pdf - 2.5 MB (opens in new tab)

About Shacklewell Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Shacklewell Primary School website
• Email address: llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk
• Phone number: 02088024051
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shacklewell-primary-school

An 'Outstanding' two form entry primary school based in Dalston, Hackney.

Arranging a visit to Shacklewell Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk.

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