Receptionist/Administrator

Meadowfield Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 0JY

34 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  12 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £11,273.00 - £11,634.00 Annually (Actual) Band B1, SCP 4-6. FTE: £26,016 - £ 26,847

Receptionist/Administrator job summary

Term-Time only + 2 Training Days. Part Time 19 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday 8:30 - 15:30. Wednesday 8:30 - 15:00.

Are you organised, professional and committed to delivering excellent customer service?

We are seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to join our supportive team and provide high-quality reception and administrative support within our busy primary school environment. As the first point of contact for the school, you will play an important role in supporting pupils, families, colleagues and visitors, helping to create a welcoming and positive experience for everyone who visits, contacts or works with our school.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school community. You will support the smooth day-to-day running of the school by managing enquiries, maintaining accurate records, assisting with attendance administration, supporting school communications and providing a professional front-of-house service. Working closely with colleagues across the school, you will help ensure that pupils, families and visitors receive a responsive and efficient service.

We are looking for an organised and approachable individual who enjoys working with people and is committed to providing excellent customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a valued contribution to the continued success of our school and the experiences of the children and families we serve.

About our School

Meadowfield is a special place to work for those who want to make a real difference. Our dedicated staff are committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child through a child-centred approach that recognises and nurtures individual strengths. Through innovative teaching and enriching off-site experiences, we inspire curiosity, encourage active learning and help pupils reach their full potential. Guided by our motto, "Sowing Seeds for the Future", we equip children with the skills, confidence and knowledge they need for lifelong learning.

We are proud of our welcoming and supportive school community, where positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Staff work together to create an environment in which both pupils and colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 15.3%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Meadowfield Primary, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• Able to work effectively as part of an established and supportive team
• Professional and able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and manage a varied workload
• Able to communicate clearly and build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us, please email Kerrie Slaven at slavenk@mps.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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 Meadowfield Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 495 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Meadowfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meadowfield-primary-school

Meadowfield Primary is a special place to learn and work. We have a strong and large staff team who are dedicated to wanting the best outcomes for all of our children. We work closely with our Children's Centre and extended services team to provide many opportunities for the whole family to become involved in school life. We offer a range of after school provision including dance, football, martial arts, sewing, multi skills, art and cookery clubs to name a few.

We have an unswerving commitment to a child centred learning provision - we offer many off site and innovative learning experiences so that the children learn actively and achieve to their potential. Our motto is 'Sowing Seeds for the future' and we truly believe that here, at Meadowfield, we equip our children with the skills and knowledge to set them off on a path to lifelong learning...

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