Receptionist/Administration Officer

Manorfield Infant and Nursery School, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7DQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To commence as soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 May 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: Grade 5: £21,745 per annum
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 5: £21,745 per annum

Receptionist/Administration Officer job summary

Batley Multi Academy Trust’s sole purpose is to provide a great education for Primary and Secondary learners throughout a local family of schools. The Trust is passionately committed to the communities of Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury and our surrounding areas, serving our local learners and their families in order to secure excellent educational outcomes, partnered with high aspirations. Batley Multi Academy Trust currently comprises Batley Girls’ High School; Batley Grammar School; Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Hyrstmount Junior School; Manorfield Infant and Nursery School; Purlwell Infant and Nursery School and Upper Batley High School. The Trust also operates two community centres called The Fields and the Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership for adult education and the Smart Academy. We provide high quality education for all our young people regardless of their background or starting point. Collaboration across our Trust family of schools enables us to share expertise, knowledge and best practice to ensure academic and pastoral excellence, with all schools embracing the same overall ethos and values, whilst maintaining their own unique characters.

Manorfield is a warm and welcoming infant and nursery school, deeply rooted in our local community and situated in the heart of Batley. Our vision is all about fulfilling potential. We are committed to helping all our children fulfil their potential, as we focus on the individual child. Treating them as individuals means we adapt to their unique needs, provide solid foundations and empower them to confidently take the next steps in their educational journey. At Manorfield all our learners are encouraged to be the best version of themselves every day. Our learners feel safe, are well cared for, and learn to care for others. They are celebrated for their individuality, supported to make thoughtful choices, and encouraged to fulfil their potential. Manorfield has high aspirations for every child, and high expectations of every staff member to support our children to achieve the very best.

As the first point of contact for learners, parents and visitors, it is vital that the postholder will help create a welcoming and professional environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have the ability to remain well organised, alongside delivering excellent customer service with strong interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will be efficient, enthusiastic, and genuinely interested in working within a primary school environment. They must be able to manage challenging situations with confidence and professionalism, while working effectively as part of a team.

Please contact the People and Talent team at: recruitment@batleymat.co.uk, if you have any questions or to arrange a visit.

Batley Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for Regulated Activity and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Batley Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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 Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 238 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manorfield Infant and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manorfield-infant-and-nursery-school-batley

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