Primary Receptionist

Bradford Academy, Bradford, BD4 7QS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £22,192.00 - £23,098.00 Annually (Actual) SCP 4 - 5

Primary Receptionist job summary

We are seeking an organised, professional and approachable Primary Receptionist / Administrator to join our dedicated team at Bradford Academy. As the first point of contact for pupils, families, visitors and external agencies, you will provide a warm welcome while delivering high-quality administrative support across the Primary Phase.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will manage enquiries by telephone, email and in person, maintain accurate records and databases, support attendance processes, assist with Academy communications, organise meetings and events, and provide efficient front-office support to colleagues and leaders. The role also includes supporting admissions, educational visits, student welfare, first aid, administration and safeguarding documentation.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational, communication and ICT skills who can work effectively in a busy environment, manage competing priorities and maintain the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality and customer service. Experience in an administrative role is essential, and experience within a school environment would be advantageous.

At Bradford Academy, you will join a supportive and inclusive community committed to helping every learner thrive. If you enjoy building positive relationships, take pride in delivering excellent service and want to make a daily difference to the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bradford Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1549 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bradford Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradford-academy

Bradford Academy ‘continues to be good. Relationships between adults and pupils and between pupils are cordial and open. This means that there is an atmosphere of mutual respect and care in the school. This has a very positive impact on learning and pupils’ progress’. Ofsted 2017

We have recently celebrated our tenth anniversary and continue to be judged by Ofsted as a ‘good school’. Having expanded our age range with Learners from the ages of 2 to 19, you will appreciate that this is no mean feat and we don’t sit still. We invest in supporting our Learners and our staff - we know that they are integral to our success.

Bradford holds a vibrant, diverse community and possesses unique character. Its diversity reflects Britain. The Academy plays an important part in preparing young people for life in our complex society. Learners are prepared to be active participants in their own communities through developing relationships and understanding the importance of exercising their voice. We hold this dear and believe it to be a major reason behind our success. We are developing leaders for the future; both staff and Learners. If you share our drive to make the school outstanding, make things happen and want to place your efforts where employees and students are known, valued and understood then we want to hear from you.

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